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The greater the truth, the greater the libel

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Prov. It is more offensive to say something damaging and true about someone than it is to tell a damaging lie. Jill: Fred's really upset. Someone's started a rumor that he's unfaithful to his wife. Jane: But it's true. Jill: Yeah, but the greater the truth, the greater the libel.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sigifrid-Ancient Germanic
Tadeotah-DE-oSpanish
Avia-Hebrew
Natsukonah-tsoo-koJapanese
Izrail-Judeo-Christian Legend
Nadia (2)-Arabic
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