--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There were people who lied for gain…" description: "\"There were people who lied for gain, people who lied from pain, people who lied simply because the concept of telling the truth was utterly alien to th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/stephen-king-13_aliens_there-were-people-who-lied-for-gain-peop_2624047.jpg" --- # There were people who lied for gain, people who lied from… ![“There were people who lied for gain, people who lied from pain, people who lied simply because the concept of telling the truth was utterly alien to them . . . and then there were people who lied because they were waiting for it to be time to tell the truth.” quote by Stephen King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/stephen-king-13_aliens_there-were-people-who-lied-for-gain-peop_2624047.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/stephen-king-13_aliens_there-were-people-who-lied-for-gain-peop_2624047.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/stephen-king-13_aliens_there-were-people-who-lied-for-gain-peop_2624047.jpg) > “There were people who lied for gain, people who lied from pain, people who lied simply because the concept of telling the truth was utterly alien to them . . . and then there were people who lied because they were waiting for it to be time to tell the truth.” [Stephen King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-king/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People lie for many reasons, but some wait for the right moment to reveal truth, showing moral complexity. **In simple terms:** People lie for varied motives; truth may be delayed. Key Takeaway Understand motives behind lies and the timing of truth. Themes deception truth morality Mood thoughtful critical Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - personal relationships - conflict resolution - leadership Key Concepts motivations timing ethical dilemmas Questions to Reflect On - Why do people delay truth? - When is it right to reveal truth? 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