Who said "The truth is often too painful to bear"?

This quote is attributed to Edvard Munch.

The truth is often too painful to bear - Edvard Munch

"The truth is often too painful to bear"

Edvard Munch Truth

Expressionist Painter Norwegian 1863–1944

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