"My mother once told me that you had to trust that the first thing out of a person's mouth was the truth. After they have a chance to think about it, they'll change what they say to be more socially acceptable, something they think you'll be happier with, something they think will get the results they want."

Candor, Truth, Speech, Honesty, Instinct

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"My mother once told me that you had to trust that the first thing out of a person's mouth was the truth. After they have a chance to think about it, they'll change what they say to be more socially acceptable, something they think you'll be happier with, something they think will get the results they want."

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"There is no diplomacy like candor."

Edward V. Lucas, American Writer

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"People can show false love But cant false HatePeople can show false caring But cant false carelessSo believe on it they show you hate and treat you careless ,.It is true feelings."

Mohammed Zaki Ansari, Indian Writer

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"My mother once told me that you had to trust that the first thing out of a person's mouth was the truth. After they have a chance to think about it, they'll change what they say to be more socially acceptable, something they think you'll be happier with, something they think will get the results they want."

Patricia Briggs, American Author

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