Quote#Truth
Let the greatest part of the news thou hearest be the least part of…
Quote byFrancis Quarles · 1592–1644
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Enchiridion (1640).
English (original)
Let the greatest part of the news thou hearest be the least part of what thou believest, lest the greater part of what thou believest be the least part of what is true. Where lies are easily admitted the father of lies will not easily be excluded.
— Francis Quarles
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