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“People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything. Because people are stupid, they will believe a lie because they want to believe it's true, or because they are afraid it might be true. People’s heads are full of knowledge, facts, and beliefs, and most of it is false, yet they think it all true. People are stupid; they can only rarely tell the difference between a lie and the truth, and yet they are confident they can, and so are all the easier to fool.”

Quote by Terry Goodkind

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Terry Goodkind, born in 1948, is an American author known for his fantasy literature, particularly for his 'The Sword of Truth' series. His works are characterized by their profound philosophical thoughts and rich imagination, which have won him a large following among readers. more

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