Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect. (François de La Rochefoucauld)

Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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