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The three-year-old who lies about taking a cookie isnt really a li

The three-year-old who lies about taking a cookie isnt really a liar after all. He simply cant control his impulses. He then convinces himself of a new truth and, eager for your approval, reports the version that he knows will make you happy. – Cathy Rindner Tempelsman

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