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The lack of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed when it cannot be overcome.
Lillian Smith
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Lillian Smith was a Novelist from United States (1914–1990).

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Who said "The lack of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed when it cannot be ove…"?
This quote is attributed to Lillian Smith, a Novelist from United States.
When did Lillian Smith live?
Lillian Smith lived from 1914 – 1990.