That a lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of…
““That a lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies; That a lie which is all a lie may be met and fought with outright; But a lie which is part a truth is a harder matter to fight.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A half‑truth lies between honesty and deception, making it harder to detect and challenge than a full lie.
In simple terms: Half‑truths are the hardest lies to fight.
Scrutinize statements for hidden truths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debate
- media analysis
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we expose half‑truths?
- Why do we accept them?