“Daneel, does it disturb you when a human being tells a lie?” “I am aware that human beings lie on occasion, Partner Elijah. Sometimes, a lie might be useful or even mandatory. My feeling about a lie depends upon the liar, the occasion, and the reason.” “Can you always tell when a human being lies?” “No, Partner Elijah.” “Does it seem to you that Dr. Fastolfe often lies?” “It has never seemed to me that Dr. Fastolfe has told a lie.” “Even in connection with Jander’s death?” “As far as I can tell, he tells the truth in every respect.” “Perhaps he has instructed you to say that—were I to ask?”
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