Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.

Summary

This quote suggests that our natural dislike for lying stems from a hidden desire to have our words hold significance and be deeply respected by others. It implies that people often want to be seen as credible and their ideas to be valued, so they avoid lying in order to maintain a certain level of trust and admiration from those who hear them speak.

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