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Quote by Horace Walpole
Justice is rather the activity of truth, than a virtue in itself.

Justice is rather the activity of truth, than a virtue in itself. Truth tells us what is due to others, and justice renders that due. Injustice is acting a lie. – Horace Walpole

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Plot, rules, nor even poetry, are not half so great beauties in tragedy or comedy as a just imitation of nature, of character, of the passions and their operations in diversified situations. – Horace Walpole

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Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isnt. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. – Horace Walpole

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Truth is not a matter of personal viewpoint. – Vernon Howard

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It is a sad regret to have searched for the truth and settled for an answer. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it. – Edward de Bono

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People will tell you anything but what they do is always the truth. – P. J. ORourke

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