The narrative that persists longest isn't the truest—it's th... - Carl Bernstein

This quote is attributed to Carl Bernstein.

"The narrative that persists longest isn't the truest—it's the one most people have stopped questioning."

Carl Bernstein History

Investigative Journalist American Born 1944 (age 82)

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