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Never trust the translation or interpretation of something without first trusting its interpreter.
Suzy Kassem
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Never trust the translation or interpretation of something without first trusting its interpreter. One word absent from a sentence can drastically change the true intended meaning of the entire sentence. For instance, if love is intentionally or accidentally replaced with hate in a sentence, its effect could trigger a war or false dogma.
— Suzy Kassem
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Be wary of any man who intentionally ignores another man's record of deeds or work history simply to impose their own agenda. Such a man's judgment lacks merit and should be disregarded immediately. Without a conscience, there is no truth in them.
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