Fallacy Quote by Antoine Rivarol
“Wrong is wrong; no fallacy can hide it, no subterfuge cover it so shrewdly but that the All-Seeing One will discover and punish it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On Truth and Deception”, 1795
Wrongdoing will eventually be exposed despite clever concealment.
In simple terms: Truth cannot be hidden.
Key Takeaway
Uphold integrity.
Themes
ethics
justice
accountability
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal proceedings
- personal relationships
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
consequences of deceit
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms reveal hidden wrongs?
- How does fear of discovery influence behavior?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the power of systemic cover‑ups.
