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Mahatma Gandhi

Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality.

Truth

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Morality depends on a foundation that guides what is right and wrong, and that foundation is essential for its existence. Truth forms the core or essence of this foundation, meaning that being truthful is what gives morality its real meaning and strength.

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