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“Honesty: When your outer expression matches your inner belief. Truth: When your inner belief matches reality.”

Quote by Alan Cohen

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Alan Cohen

Alan Cohen, born on February 28, 1950, is a renowned writer whose works span a variety of genres, including humor, philosophy, and self-help. Cohen is known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights, and his books have been beloved by readers worldwide. more

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“Honesty, no one is entirely honest. They try to be duplicitous. The pressure of the formal self-critical exercise. They are protecting themselves because they don't want to acknowledge that the failure is down to their own mistakes. The self-serving attributes, I see. They're up to prove what they think is the “right” answer at any cost. I know you people, I know how miserable you're, and I know me.”