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Quote by Walter Scott
A rusty nail placed near a faithful compass, will sway it from the

A rusty nail placed near a faithful compass, will sway it from the truth, and wreck the argosy. – Walter Scott

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To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light. – Walter Scott

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My longing for truth was a single prayer. – Edith Stein

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The truth is that I oppose the Iraq war, just as I opposed the Vietnam War, because these two conflicts have weakened the U.S. and diminished our standing in the world and our national security. – George McGovern

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Im someone who believes the truth needs to be heard. And if Im empowered with the truth, Im not going to shut up. – Scott Ritter

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My way of joking is to tell the truth. Thats the funniest joke in the world. – Muhammad Ali

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