Deceit Quote by Victor Hugo
“To lie a little is not possible: he who lies, lies the whole lie.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862
Partial falsehoods undermine truth, as any lie contaminates the whole narrative.
In simple terms: Even a small lie damages the whole truth.
Key Takeaway
Strive for complete honesty.
Themes
truth
ethics
communication
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- journalism
- legal testimony
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophical
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a lie justified?
- How can we balance truth with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes truth is complex; absolute honesty may be impractical.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
