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The urge to lie is produced by the contradictions in our lives. We are made to declare love for our country, while it tramples our rights and dignity.


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The urge to lie is produced by the contradictions in our lives. We are made to declare love for our country, while it tramples our rights and dignity.
         



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This page presents the quote "The urge to lie is produced by the contradictions in our lives. We are made to declare love for our country, while it tramples our rights and dignity.". Author of this quote is Barbara Kingsolver, The Lacuna. This quote is about dignity, love-for-country, patriotism, rights, contradictions, nationalism, lying,.