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Lying damages others. Lying subtly permits us to destroy ourselves as we are caught in the snare and shatter our own self-image and credibility. Freedom from deceit and lying improves self and gives all of us peace of mind.

Marvin J. Ashton

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Marvin J. Ashton
Age: 78 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1994
Died: February 25
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