“The best lies are based on the
truth, at least in part”
Source: Clockwork Angel
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Cassandra Clare 2041
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Context: The governors of the world believe, and have always believed, that virtue can only be taught by teaching falsehood, and that any man who knew the truth would be wicked. I disbelieve this, absolutely and entirely. I believe that love of truth is the basis of all real virtue, and that virtues based upon lies can only do harm.