Death Quote by Joseph Conrad
““You know I hate, detest, and can't bear a lie, not because I am straighter than the rest of us, but simply because it appals me. There is a taint of death, a flavour of mortality in lies -which is exactly what I hate and detest in the world -what I want to forget. It makes me miserable and sick, like biting something rotten would do. Temperament, I suppose.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad, 1900
Lying feels like a moral poison, reminding us of mortality and causing deep discomfort.
In simple terms: Lies are morally repulsive.
Key Takeaway
Reject lies.
Themes
honesty
morality
psychology
Mood
disgusted
thoughtful
Type
moral
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- journalism
- politics
Key Concepts
existential dread
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do lies cause such visceral revulsion?
- Can any lie be justified?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue lies protect feelings.
