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Lies are usually caused by an undue fear of men.

Nachman of Breslov

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Nachman of Breslov
Age: 38 †
Born: 1772
Born: April 4
Died: 1810
Died: October 16
Rabbi
Rebbe
Religious Leader
Lying
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Men
Undue
Caused
Lies
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