Listen, my father had written. Listen to hear if they are telling the truth or only part of the truth, for that is the lesson of history: that the victors tell the tale of their triumph in a manner to grant accolades to themselves and heap blame upon their rivals. Ask yourself if part of the story is being withheld by design or ignorance. Kate Elliott
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When people tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, they are not being intentionally deceitful. They are often just caught up in the moment, not thinking about the consequences of their words. This is what makes them so convincing. Their statements can seem like they are true when they are not.

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