Parliament Quote by Norman Tebbit
“Parliament must not be told adirect untruth, but it's quite possible to allow them to mislead themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Debate, UK House of Commons, 1990
Lawmakers should not be fed outright lies, yet they can be allowed to self‑deceive.
In simple terms: Avoid direct falsehoods but beware self‑deception.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparent discourse.
Themes
politics
truth
self‑deception
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative sessions
- policy drafting
- public debate
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
information integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How to detect self‑deception?
- What safeguards protect truth?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can be subtle.
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