A man who lies, thinking it is the truth, is an honest man, and a man who tells the truth, believing it to be a lie, is a liar.

William Safire

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Truth and lies

Author

William Safire

Language

English

Time

1975 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Commentator Writer

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United States

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Citation

Safire, William. Before the Fall: An Inside View of the Pre-Watergate White House. Doubleday, 1975, prologue.

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Harry Truman

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Harry Truman
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Time
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Citation

Truman, Harry S. Quoted in Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman, written by Merle Miller. Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1974, ch. 24.