“Every word you say is true,” O’Doull answered. “Every single word. But saying it, no matter how true it is… — Harry Turtledove
“Every word you say is true,” O’Doull answered. “Every single word. But saying it, no matter how true it is, doesn't make anybody on either side change his mind.”
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