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“Many men swallow the being cheated, but no man can ever endure to chew it.” quote by George Savile
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“Many men swallow the being cheated, but no man can ever endure to chew it.”

George Savile

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

It warns that people may accept being deceived but cannot tolerate the discomfort of confronting it directly.

In simple terms: People can tolerate being fooled but not confronting the truth.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address deception early.

Themes

deception truth comfort endurance

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • business negotiations
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology ethics communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we prefer comfortable lies?
  • How can we confront uncomfortable truths?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding truth can cause greater harm than facing it.

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