Elizabeth Cady StantonTruth is the only safe ground to stand on.
About This Quote
Somehow or another, we all know this truth. The truth of the matter is that we cannot stand true to our beliefs and stay on solid ground. We will always fall — on our face — on some days and on some issues. It’s the only way we can be trusted and maintain a level of integrity and trustworthiness in our relationships.
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