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The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth. – Jean de la Bruyere

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The trouble with lying and deceiving is that their efficiency depends entirely upon a clear notion of the truth that the liar and deceiver wishes to hide. – Hannah Arendt

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The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. – Peter Abelard

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Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare. – Voltaire

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A truth thats told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent. – William Blake

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