Stand Quote by Cassie Dandridge Selleck
““Once you tell a lie, you have to keep tellin’ and tellin’ and tellin’ to make it stand.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Color Purple, 1985
A lie creates a chain of further lies to sustain the deception.
In simple terms: Lying leads to more lying.
Key Takeaway
Avoid lying; keep truth.
Themes
honesty
trust
communication
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal testimony
- media reporting
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term costs of a single lie?
- How can you break a cycle of deception?
A Different Perspective
Lies can become uncontrollable and damage credibility.
