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Deliberate Quote by Gautama Buddha

“When one feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, he will not do.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“When one feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, he will not do.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

Deliberate lying without shame indicates moral decay; such a person lacks true evil because they are already corrupted.

In simple terms: Shameless lying shows moral decay.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate honesty and humility.

Themes

ethics integrity shame

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • education

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is shame important for ethics?
  • Can one be ethical without feeling shame?
A Different Perspective

Some argue shame is necessary for moral behavior.

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