Fictional Influence

Fictional Influence

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Wrong People Will Tell You Who They Are

Agatha Christie, Human Nature, and the Need to Know WHY

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Kristin McTiernan
Jan 30, 2026
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“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” —Maya Angelou

We repeat this quote all over social media and between friends. Well, women do. I don’t know about the fellas. But it’s rare to find someone who actually practices it.

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