Quote by Robert Southey

All deception in the course of life is indeed nothing else but a lie reduced to practice, and falsehood passing from words into things.

All deception in the course of life is indeed nothing else b

Summary

In simple terms, this quote suggests that any form of deception or dishonesty in life is essentially a manifestation of lying. Whether it involves deceiving others through words or through actions, deceiving someone is ultimately transforming falsehood into reality. Thus, the quote emphasizes that all acts of deception, regardless of their form, are fundamentally falsehoods made tangible.

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Deception/lying

By Robert Southey

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