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What it means

Truth may be hidden at first, but it brightens the way dawn does. Give it time and what was murky becomes plain. Be patient with the truth, and do not bet against it.

The source

"Truth and morning grow clearer with time." This Amharic proverb is recorded in Faïtlovitch, Proverbes abyssins (1907), no. 40. Translated from the original Amharic by Spartan Surfers.

"La vérité et le matin s'éclaircissent avec le temps"

Original Amharic, Faïtlovitch, Proverbes abyssins (1907), no. 40. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Truth and morning grow clearer with time." mean?
Truth may be hidden at first, but it brightens the way dawn does. Give it time and what was murky becomes plain. Be patient with the truth, and do not bet against it.
Who said "Truth and morning grow clearer with time."?
Amharic proverb. Source: Faïtlovitch, Proverbes abyssins (1907), no. 40.
What is the original Amharic?
La vérité et le matin s'éclaircissent avec le temps. Translated from the original Amharic by Spartan Surfers.
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Cite this line

"Truth and morning grow clearer with time." (Amharic proverb, Faïtlovitch, Proverbes abyssins (1907), no. 40, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/truth-and-morning-grow-clearer-with-time

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