Lying Quote by Rebecca Stott
““The great skill in lying is not lying, you'd say. Just leaving things out. Keeping everything as close to the actual truth as possible. Nothing overblown.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Truthful Deception", 2018
Effective lying involves omission and staying close to truth, avoiding exaggeration.
In simple terms: Lie by omitting, not exaggerating.
Key Takeaway
Practice selective honesty.
Themes
truthfulness
deception
communication
Mood
thoughtful
ethical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- politics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
language precision
Questions to Reflect On
- When is omission acceptable?
- How does truth proximity affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Risk of eroding trust.
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