Ideas from '17: Epistle to Titus' by Anon (Titus) [115], by Theme Structure

[found in 'The Bible' (ed/tr the Church) [Collins 1950,-]].

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5. Theory of Logic / L. Paradox / 6. Paradoxes in Language / a. The Liar paradox
One of their own prophets said that Cretans are always liars
                        Full Idea: One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. This witness is true.
                        From: Anon (Titus) (17: Epistle to Titus [c.115], I.12)
                        A reaction: The classic statement of the paradox, the word 'always' being the source of the problem.