Lies Quote by Samuel Butler
“Figures never lie, but liars often figure”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Hudibras” (1663)
People often create false narratives, while liars manipulate facts to their advantage.
In simple terms: Liars figure, truth doesn’t.
Key Takeaway
Question information critically.
Themes
deception
truth
logic
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
rhetoric
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify truth?
- What biases affect your judgment?
A Different Perspective
Some facts are genuinely ambiguous.
