Quote by Matthew Arnold

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men, And falsehood, while I lived, was far from mine.

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men, And falsehood, while

Summary

This quote implies that in times of death and imminent mortality, individuals are more likely to speak the truth as they have nothing to lose. The speaker asserts that throughout their life, they have always been honest and devoid of falsehood. It suggests the contrast between the vulnerability and honesty of those facing death and the potential deceit that can occur in the realm of the living.

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By Matthew Arnold

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