If a man confessed anything on his death bed, it was the truth; for no man could stare death in the face and lie.

Richard Wright
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If a man confessed anything on his death bed, it was the truth; for no man could stare death in the face and lie. When a person dies, he has no more control over what he says. The only thing that remains is the truth. The only thing that matters is what is on his heart, not what he says to his loved ones or friends.

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