Who said “As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.”?

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Josh Billings. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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Billings, J. (n.d.). As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40679-as-scarce-as-truth-is-the-supply-has/

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Billings, Josh. “As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40679-as-scarce-as-truth-is-the-supply-has/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Billings, Josh. “As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40679-as-scarce-as-truth-is-the-supply-has/.