Hot dogs Quote by Johannes Gouws
““If you want to be a good lair, tell people what they want to hear. (From Hot dogs under The Dakota)””
About This Quote
To be a convincing liar, tell people what they want to hear, not the truth.
In simple terms: Lying succeeds by pleasing listeners.
Key Takeaway
Speak to audience desires.
Themes
deception
communication
audience
Mood
advice
philosophical
Type
Hot dogs:0
Lair:1
Literary fiction:0
Tell People:0
Want Hear:0
Good Lair:0
Lair Tell:0
When to use this quote
- Manipulative speech erodes trust.
Key Concepts
storytelling
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- cynical
- thoughtful
A Different Perspective
When is truth more valuable than appeasement?;How can you maintain honesty while influencing?
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