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Deceit Quotes by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- It is not the real punishment. The only effectual one, the only deterrent and softening one, lies in the recognition of sin by conscience.
- If he's honest, he'll steal; if he's human, he'll murder; if he's faithful, he'll deceive.
- For a woman, all resurrection, all salvation, from whatever perdition, lies in love; in fact, it is her only way to it.
- Above all, avoid lies, all lies, especially the lie to yourself. Keep watch on your own lie and examine it every hour, every minute. And…
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- Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast. — Jane Austen
- Lies are sufficient to breed opinion, and opinion brings on substance. — Francis Bacon
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- Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man. — Henry Adams
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- Lies are told only to convey to someone that one has no need either of him or his good opinion. — Theodor Adorno