Who said "Forgive me, but I must speak the truth as I see it."?

This quote is attributed to Jean Valjean.

Forgive me, but I must speak the truth as I see it. - Jean Valjean

"Forgive me, but I must speak the truth as I see it."

Jean Valjean Truth

Character in Les Misérables

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"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

"The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear."

"Compassion is not weakness."

"The night is friendly."

"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."