A historian who would convey the truth must lie. Often he must enlarge the truth by diameters, otherwise his reader would not be able to see it.

  • -- Mark Twain 马克·吐温

历史学家要想揭示真相,就必须撒谎。他常常必须把事实放大,否则读者就看不清了。

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When we're upset, our vocal cords tighten and we can't speak. And when I lie - well, I can't lie, because the same thing happens - everyone who knows me knows that when I start squeaking, I've started lying.

当我们难过的时候,我们的声带会绷紧,我们不能说话。当我撒谎的时候——嗯,我不能撒谎,因为同样的事情也会发生——所有认识我的人都知道,当我开始尖叫的时候,我已经开始撒谎了。

Hard truths can be dealt with, triumphed over, but lies will destroy your soul.

残酷的事实可以被克服,但是谎言会摧毁你的灵魂。