Quote by Samuel Johnson

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentional lying, that there is so much falsehood in the world.

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intention

Summary

This quote suggests that the prevalence of falsehood in the world is primarily due to people's carelessness towards the truth, rather than intentional deception. It implies that misinformation and lies often occur because individuals do not prioritize or pay enough attention to verifying the accuracy of the information they receive or share. The quote highlights the importance of being diligent and cautious in evaluating the truthfulness of information, to minimize the spread of falsehoods.

By Samuel Johnson

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