An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes grea…

John Steinbeck
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An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it, and it's usually crucifixion. ✨ John Steinbeck (2002). East of Eden, p.232, Penguin
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