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“The freedom of our people is more important!” Julie says fiercely. “We will never stop fighting, never stop working for what is right!” Jack just smiles at her. “That’s a nice lie to believe,” he says.”

Quote by Beth Revis

Book:The Body Electric

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The Body Electric

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Beth Revis

Beth Revis, born on October 3, 1981, is an accomplished science fiction author from the United States. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound exploration of themes, earning her a dedicated fan base. more

“I try not to look obvious as I wait for Mom’s answer. I feel as if I am on the edge of a knife, my feet being sliced by the blade, teetering toward one side or the other. “Oh, of course!” Mom exclaims, her voice trilling with laughter. “How could I have forgotten?” And now I know. Really know. This woman is not my mother. I don’t know who she is, but I know absolutely who she is not.”

Lies Scared Fake Disguise Ella Shepard

Book:The Body Electric

Source: The Body Electric

“You can deceive yourself with truth too. That's an even more dangerous dream.”

Self Dream Dangerous Lies Deception

Author:Erich Maria Remarque

“There is no conflict, and no call for sacrifice, and no man is a threat to the aims of another—if men understand that reality is an absolute not to be faked, that lies do not work, that the unearned cannot be had, that the undeserved cannot be given, that the destruction of a value which is, will not bring value to that which isn’t.”

Reality Lies Value Atlas Shrugged John Galt

Book:Atlas Shrugged

Source: Atlas Shrugged

“Something was wrong with him - and down deep he'd known his whole life. Maybe the wards had even said something. (You are not right, boy.) Maybe the other children had. (What's wrong with you?) Maybe it had happened while he watched one child after another walk off with a family from the Eastern Villages, with a merchant or a farmer. (You know no one will ever take you, right?) Maybe he'd even said it to himself.”