[Petronski]

Bearing false witness is making a false statement. Lying is making a false statement intentionally.

Since I am not permitted to read minds or draw conclusions about state of mind, I do not do so.

Nonetheless, your statement about me is false.

[Quix]

Since I am not permitted to read minds or draw conclusions about state of mind, I do not do so.

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SOUNDS

like progress.