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He will use no weapon but truth and truth will be regarded by all except those who love darkness rather than light.
Said by
David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett asserts that truth is the only weapon he will use in his arguments, which will be acknowledged by all but the dishonest.

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