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We no longer admit any other truth than that which is expedient for there is no worse error than the truth that may weaken the arm that is fighting.

Andre Gide

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Andre Gide
Age: 82 †
Born: 1869
Born: November 22
Died: 1951
Died: December 19
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André Paul Guillaume Gide
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