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It is not without good reason said, that he who has not a good mem

It is not without good reason said, that he who has not a good memory should never take upon him the trade of lying. – Michel de Montaigne, translated from French

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The highest compact we can make with our fellow is — “Let there be truth between us two forevermore.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The truth is the only thing worth having, and, in a civilized life, like ours, where so many risks are removed, facing it is almost the only courageous thing left to do. – E.V. Lucas

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Reality is bad enough. Why should I tell the truth? – Patrick Sky

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A half truth is a whole lie. – Yiddish Proverb

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