On the recordMay 8, 1903
If any one lies, if he has the habit of untruthfulness, you cannot deal with him, because there is nothing to depend on.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIf any one lies, if he has the habit of untruthfulness, you cannot deal with him, because there is nothing to depend on.
Address at Ventura, California
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