Quote by Ben Bradlee

I think he had a strange, passionate devotion to the truth and a horror at what he saw going on.

I think he had a strange, passionate devotion to the truth a

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual in question had an unusual and strong commitment towards seeking the truth, coupled with a deep repulsion towards the events and actions taking place around them. Their intense devotion to truth may have driven them to confront the unsettling realities they observed and felt compelled to address. This explanation aligns their passionate pursuit of truth with their emotional response to the perceived injustices or wrongdoings present in their surroundings.

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Truth

By Ben Bradlee

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