Quote by Cassandra Clare

Looking for an entirely reliable informant is like looking for a chaste mistress.

Looking for an entirely reliable informant is like looking f

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This quote implies that finding a completely trustworthy source of information is as difficult as finding a partner who has never been involved in any kind of infidelity. It emphasizes the rarity of absolute reliability and highlights the elusive nature of truth and trustworthy sources. It suggests that one should be wary of depending too heavily on any single informant or source, as everyone has their own biases, limitations, and potential for deception.

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