Quote by Mark Twain

The history of our race, and each individual's experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal.

The history of our race, and each individual's experience, a

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, it has been observed that lies, when effectively told, have a tendency to persist and endure. The experiences of individuals and the collective history of humanity are filled with examples that demonstrate how easily a lie can survive and continue to influence people. In contrast, the truth is portrayed as vulnerable and easily destroyed. It implies that lies, if told convincingly, have the power to outlive and overshadow the truth.

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