Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself…

Thomas Jefferson
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Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle. The real extent of this state of misinformation is known only to those who are in situations to confront facts within their knowledge with the lies of the day. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1854). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, p.92
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