David Foster WallaceThe truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
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The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you. The truth is probably the most important thing in your life. Without it, there can be no growth or development. Without it, you are lost, adrift in a sea of confusion, drifting without knowing where to steer.
Source: Infinite Jest
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