Deceit Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Maximes by La Rochefoucauld, 1665
People’s mistrust of others often leads them to rationalize or engage in deception themselves.
In simple terms: Mistrust fuels deceit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address your own biases.
Themes
trust
deception
human nature
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
aphilosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace dynamics
- political discourse
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own distrust shape your view of others?
- Can you act honestly despite feeling mistrust?
A Different Perspective
Deception can also stem from external pressures, not just internal mistrust.
![“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)
