Quote by Meredith Duran

Force persuades a person to speak, but it cannot guarantee his honesty. Quite the reverse: it will extract confessions from innocents and lies from simple sinners...

Force persuades a person to speak, but it cannot guarantee h

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while force can compel someone to speak, it does not guarantee the truthfulness of what they say. In fact, it suggests that force often leads to the extraction of false confessions from innocent individuals and dishonest testimonies from those who are not inherently deceitful. The quote highlights the flawed nature of relying solely on coercion to elicit information or foster honesty, emphasizing the importance of considering alternative approaches that are more likely to result in genuine and accurate admissions.

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By Meredith Duran

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