Quote by Randall Jarrell

If Benton had had an administration building with pillars it could have carved over the pillars: Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you guilty.

If Benton had had an administration building with pillars it

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This quote suggests that if the fictional character or entity called "Benton" had a grandiose administration building with pillars, it could serve as a symbolic representation of concealing or distorting the truth. The quote implies that the truth can be uncomfortable or even disturbing, often leading to feelings of guilt once revealed. It highlights the concept that knowledge and awareness of the truth can bring about a sense of responsibility or wrongdoing, which may be obscured or avoided through grand displays of power or authority.

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