Falsehood Quote by Elias Lyman Magoon
“Lying is sometimes acted, insinuated, or implied, in a manner as injurious and shameful as when the falsehood is spoken outright.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 1865, "The Power of Truth"
Deception can be subtle, as damaging as outright lies; intent matters.
In simple terms: Hidden lies hurt as much.
Guard against subtle falsehoods.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- leadership
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you spot hidden deceit?
- What values guide truthful speech?
Subtle lies are harder to detect.