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“One can be committed to conformity or one can be committed to truth, but not both.”

Quote by George H. Smith

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George H. Smith

George H. Smith, born on February 10, 1949, is a renowned author whose works span across multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. more

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