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“Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, lessens the friction of social contacts. It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that human nature attains through words and speech the forbearance, the nobility, the romance, the idealism, that -- being what it is -- it falls so short of in fact and in deed.”

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Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce

Clare Boothe Luce was an accomplished American politician, playwright, and journalist. Born on March 10, 1903, and passing away on October 9, 1987, she made significant contributions to American society and culture. Luce served as a U.S. Congresswoman and was the first woman to hold that position in American history. She was also a successful playwright and journalist, with her works such as 'The Women' and 'The Little Foxes' gaining widespread acclaim. more

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