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Aristotle

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aristotle is saying that even though we care deeply about our friends, we must prioritize being honest above our personal relationships. This means that showing respect for what is true is more important than protecting our friends from the truth.

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