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Truth gets well if she is run over by a locomotive, while error dies of lockjaw if she scratches her finger
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"Truth gets well if she is run over by a locomotive, while error dies of lockjaw if she scratches her finger"

- William C. Bryant

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William C. Bryant between November 3, 1794 and 1878. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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