“I don't believe the Devil,I don't believe his book,but the truth is not the same without the lies he made up.”

—  Bono

"God Part II"
Lyrics, Rattle And Hum(1988)
Context: I don't believe the Devil, I don't believe his book, but the truth is not the same without the lies he made up.

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Irish rock musician, singer of U2 1960

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