"A lie can only make a temporary sense. The truth is permanent and lasts forever."

Michael Bassey Johnson, Nigerian Philosopher

Truth, Lies, Reality, Honesty

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"A lie can only make a temporary sense. The truth is permanent and lasts forever."

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