Ability Quote by Richard Pryor

“A lie is profanity. A lie is the worst thing in the world. Art is the ability to tell the truth.”

Richard Pryor

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Ability Art Art is Lying Profanity Telling the truth Truth World Worst Worst thing Worst things

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