Guard yourself from lying; there is he who deceives and…
““Guard yourself from lying; there is he who deceives and there is he who is deceived.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Guard yourself from lying; there are deceivers and the deceived.
In simple terms: Beware both lying and being deceived.
Key Takeaway
Practice honesty and critical vigilance.
Themes
ethics
trust
deception
self‑control
philosophy
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
Deceives:1
Deception:1
Lying:1
Lying Deceives:0
Deceives Deceived:0
Guard Lying:1
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business negotiations
- information consumption
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you detect deception?
- What safeguards protect you from being deceived?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can be as harmful as external deceit.