Lying Quote by George Herbert
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“Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome. [Though a lie be well dressed, it is ever overcome.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lie", 1633
Even a well-dressed lie is ultimately defeated by truth.
In simple terms: Truth overcomes deception.
Key Takeaway
Value honesty above appearance.
Themes
truth
deception
integrity
Mood
serious
instructive
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal testimony
- personal relationships
- media analysis
Key Concepts
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront comfortable lies?
- What role does truth play in society?
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