Henry Alford: Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail; but in conveying a right impression.

Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail; but in conveying a right im — Henry Alford

Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail; but in conveying a right impression.

Henry Alford

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