Devil Quote by James A. Garfield
“It is not right or manly to lie even about Satan.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Moral Integrity, James A. Garfield, 1882
Even lying about evil forces like Satan is morally wrong; integrity must be upheld.
In simple terms: Lying, even about evil, is unethical.
Key Takeaway
Maintain honesty in all matters.
Themes
ethics
integrity
morality
Mood
serious
principled
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- legal testimony
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
truthfulness
moral absolutes
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any lie ever justified?
- How does context affect moral judgments?
A Different Perspective
The stance may be seen as overly rigid.
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
