Quotation by

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.

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Certain false things can imitate the truth so closely that it is understandable to mistake them for the real thing. Ignoring this deception would mean failing to recognize how convincing these imitations can be.

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