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“Not telling everything you know is not the same as telling a lie.” quote by Glenda Bailey-Mershon
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““Not telling everything you know is not the same as telling a lie.””

Glenda Bailey-Mershon

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

Withholding knowledge isn’t equivalent to lying; omission differs from falsehood.

In simple terms: Not sharing isn’t the same as lying.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish omission from deception.

Themes

ethics communication truth knowledge integrity

Mood

thoughtful ethical

Type

Know:1 Lying:1 Plot:1 Telling:1 Truth:1 Telling Know:1 Telling Lie:1 Know Telling:1

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • academic work
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

philosophical ethics information theory moral judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is withholding information ethical?
  • How does omission affect trust?
A Different Perspective

Context may justify omission.

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