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“A half truth is a whole lie.”
Meaning
Partial honesty that conceals important facts is as deceptive as a complete falsehood.
Cultural Context
Yoruba judicial traditions require complete testimony. Ifa divination seeks full truth, considering partial revelations to be dangerous deceptions.
Origin
Nigerian
Language
Yoruba
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