The truth of a proposition has little or nothing to do with its psychodynamics. The notion that ‘truth will prevail' is merely a pious wish; history doesn't show it. (Robert A. Heinlein)

The truth of a proposition has little or nothing to do with its psychodynamics. The notion that ‘truth will prevail' is merely a pious wish; history doesn't show it.

Robert A. Heinlein

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