Deceit Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.”
About This Quote
Source Maxim: Reflections on Human Nature, 1665
Deception often outweighs distrust, suggesting people lie more than they doubt each other.
In simple terms: Deception often exceeds distrust.
Key Takeaway
Beware of deceit, not just mistrust.
Themes
trust
deception
human nature
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political negotiations
- business deals
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people choose deception?
- When is distrust more harmful?
A Different Perspective
Not all deceit is intentional; context matters.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
