I deny the lawfulness of telling a lie to a sick man for fear of alarming him you have no business with consequences you are to tell the truth. (Samuel Johnson)

I deny the lawfulness of telling a lie to a sick man for fear of alarming him you have no business with consequences you are to tell the truth.

Samuel Johnson

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