Lying Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar
“I have never seasoned a truth with the sauce of a lie in order to digest it more easily”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Memoirs of Hadrian, 1951
Avoiding falsehoods to make truth more palatable undermines integrity and clarity.
In simple terms: Truth should be presented plainly.
Speak honestly, no sugar‑coating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- teaching
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever simplify truth for comfort?
- What are the costs of such simplification?
Even a small lie can distort perception and erode trust.