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Mark Twain recounts his "first lie" which occurred when he was only 9 days old. He noticed that if he pretended a pin was sticking in him, he would receive affection and extra food. He then lied about having a pin when there was none. He notes that all children are prone to telling lies. Later in life, he reflects on how entire civilizations can engage in the "lie of silent assertion," propagating untruths to support things like slavery or war. However, he argues that if whole groups lie, individuals should

Author

Roshni Mahapatra

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