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On ne trouve plus rien à dire alors on fait des phrases, on arrange la vérité.
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The quote contrasts having something meaningful to say with merely producing polished language. “Makes sentences” suggests filling the silence with form, while “arranges the truth” suggests reshaping facts through wording instead of presenting them plainly. It warns that fluent phrasing can hide a lack of substance or make truth seem more convenient.
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- Larousse / Institut des Archives Sonores
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