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Betray Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

“Who, under pressing temptations to lie, adheres to truth, nor to the profane betrays aught of a sacred trust, is near the summit of wisdom and virtue.” quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater — Download Open image

“Who, under pressing temptations to lie, adheres to truth, nor to the profane betrays aught of a sacred trust, is near the summit of wisdom and virtue.”

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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