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Question
Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against statement below.
Greatness lies in truth. Truth is best expressed in one’s actions. He was truthful, therefore he was great.
Solution
Greatness lies in truth. Truth is best expressed in one’s actions. He was truthful, therefore he was great.-Ernest
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