Adventure Quote by José Saramago
““O caminho do engano nasce estreito, mas sempre encontrará quem esteja disposto a alargá-lo, digamos que o engano, repetindo a voz popular, é como o comer e o coçar, a questão é começar.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Ensaio sobre a Cegueira” (Blindness), 1995
Deception seems narrow but expands when people willingly enlarge it, akin to a habit that starts small and grows.
In simple terms: Deception spreads when accepted.
Key Takeaway
Beware of growing falsehoods.
Themes
deception
habit
social influence
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political rhetoric
- personal relationships
- groupthink
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes accept misleading narratives?
- How can we prevent small deceptions from escalating?
A Different Perspective
People may resist acknowledging deception, limiting its spread.
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