Who said "The truth is often painful, but always necessary."?

This quote is attributed to Pip.

The truth is often painful, but always necessary. - Pip

"The truth is often painful, but always necessary."

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Character in Great Expectations

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"I am afraid I am a coarse, common boy."

"It is a most miserable thing to feel ashamed of home."

"Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart."

"I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."