--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Even the most skillful deceit is wasted…" description: "\"“Even the most skillful deceit is wasted on a man's mother.”\" — John Whitbourn" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d9a/john-whitbourn-249790_deceit_even-the-most-skillful-deceit-is-wasted_3129360.jpg" --- # Even the most skillful deceit is wasted on a man's mother. ![“Even the most skillful deceit is wasted on a man's mother.” quote by John Whitbourn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d9a/john-whitbourn-249790_deceit_even-the-most-skillful-deceit-is-wasted_3129360.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d9a/john-whitbourn-249790_deceit_even-the-most-skillful-deceit-is-wasted_3129360.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d9a/john-whitbourn-249790_deceit_even-the-most-skillful-deceit-is-wasted_3129360.jpg) > ““Even the most skillful deceit is wasted on a man's mother.”” [John Whitbourn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-whitbourn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Deception loses its impact when directed at someone who already knows the truth, like a mother. **In simple terms:** Lying to a mother is pointless. Key Takeaway Avoid deceit with those who know you best. Themes deception family truth Mood advice philosophical Type Deceit:1 Mother:1 Parenting:0 Man Mother:0 Wasted Man:0 Deceit Wasted:0 Skillful Deceit:0 When to use this quote - A mother may still be hurt by lies. 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