“Artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to...” – Evey Hammond, V for Vendetta ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from V for Vendetta 2006

Evey Hammond Natalie Portman

Artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to cover the truth up.

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