Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums

[b7lake]

Habits were issued at birth, some of us seem to believe,
"I have to live with them, like my blood type," they say.
Are they right?
Nothing could be further from the truth.
It's possible to learn good ones and unlearn bad ones.

What's the meaning of the sentence 'Nothing could be further from
the truth'?

I'd appreciate your help.

[cgage2]

nothing could be more false