Words of Wisdom — January 16, 2014

Daniel Webster on Truth and Falsehood

“Falsehoods not only disagree with truths, but usually quarrel among themselves.”- Daniel Webster (born on this date in 1782)

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“Falsehoods not only disagree with truths, but usually quarrel among themselves.”
– Daniel Webster (born on this date in 1782)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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