I'll tell you something that's completely true - you can…
“I'll tell you something that's completely true - you can, as a man, obtain everything you want with the truth. If you lie, first of all you've got to be a very good lying actor, which is tres difficile. And it's going to give you poison inside the body.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth empowers; lying requires skill and poisons the liar’s body and soul.
In simple terms: Truth gives power; lies poison.
Key Takeaway
Live truthfully.
Themes
honesty
deception
consequences
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business negotiations
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to lie?
- What costs does lying exact?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes lies seem necessary; moral dilemmas arise.