Lying eats into the soul. If it becomes a habit it frays the edge of your spirit. Truth … - Theresa Breslin

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I guess after tonight Boots won't think the whole world is her friend," thought Gregor. She had to find out sometime, but it still made him sad.

Theresa Breslin

Lying eats into the soul. If it becomes a habit it frays the edge of your spirit. Truth telling, although sometimes harder to do, strengthens your heart. It serves a person ill not to tell the truth.

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