Patrick RothfussBut no. There is a difference between the truth and what we wish were true.
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When asked if he was ever involved with the death of Princess Diana, Sir Elton John replied that there was no way that he could have been involved, because she wasn’t his type. He also said that he had nothing to do with it. However, what Mr. John did not say, is that he wished it were true.
It would have made things easier on him. As it stands, the truth of the matter is that Mr. John had a lot to do with Princess Diana’s death.
All along he had kept this secret from the public so as not to tarnish his own name and reputation, but now his lies can no longer be hidden from the world.
Source: The Slow Regard Of Silent Things
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