Note that venerable proverb: Children and fools always speak the truth…

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Note that venerable proverb: Children and fools always speak the truth. The deduction is plain: adults and wise persons never speak it. ✨ Mark Twain (2008). Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories (EasyRead Comfort Edition), p.41, ReadHowYouWant.com
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Note that venerable proverb: Children and fools always speak the truth. The deduction is plain: adults and wise persons never speak it. ✨ Mark Twain (2008). Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories (EasyRead Comfort Edition), p.41, ReadHowYouWant.com

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