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What does it mean?
Sustained observation reveals deep dishonesty in a public figure.
In plain terms
Watching someone closely shows how untrustworthy they are.
What can you take from it?
Time reveals true character.

Where it applies

  • evaluating peers
  • investigative work

Putting it to work

  • observe before judging character

Questions to consider

  • How do you judge character?
  • Does time reveal truth?

Another view

Assuming time always reveals truth ignores performance and deception.

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