"The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of their blood."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Truth as articulated by Logan Pearsall Smith. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Truth provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Logan Pearsall Smith

Lloyd Logan Pearsall Smith was an American-born British essayist and critic. Harvard and Oxford educated, he was known for his aphorisms and epigrams, and was an expert on 17th century divines. His Words and Idioms made him an authority on correct English language usage. He wrote his autobiography, Unforgotten Years, in 1938.

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