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    Terror is as much a part of the concept of truth as runniness is of the concept of jam. We wouldn't like jam if it didn't, by its very nature, ooze. We wouldn't like truth if it wasn't sticky, if, from time to time, it didn't ooze blood.

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It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

by Robert Armstrong Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.

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You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

by Edwin Louis Cole Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.

by John M. Barrie Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Everything ultimately fails, for we die, and that is either the penultimate failure or our most enigmatical achievement.

Everything ultimately fails, for we die, and that is either the penultimate failure or our most enigmatical achievement.

by Edward Dahlberg Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

by Charles I Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

by Dorothea Brande Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

by Georg Hegel Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

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