Markandey Katju (1946) Indian judge
As quoted in "The 90%" http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-90-/934145/0, The Indian Express (9 April 2012)
“I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is fifty per cent illusion, but when a thing is important I tell the truth.
- Blanche Scene II”
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