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When a woman tells the truth, she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.
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The quote presents a woman’s honesty as something that can encourage honesty in others. When she speaks truthfully, she does more than state one fact: she helps make openness feel possible around her. “More truth around her” suggests that truthful speech can create a wider atmosphere where others are more willing to speak plainly.
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