Avigdor Lieberman (1958) Israeli politician
Answer to "Why are you always perceived as the bad guy?" "Spiegel Interview" http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,684789-4,00.html
“The truth is beautiful only for those who want to hear it. Bitter for criminals and indifferent to the ignorant.”
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