Quote by Hosea Ballou

Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable.

Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as

Summary

This quote suggests that exaggeration is closely related to falsehood and carries a similar level of blame. It highlights the idea that when people embellish or overstate the truth, they are venturing into the realm of untruthfulness. While not as severe as an outright lie, exaggeration can be seen as misleading or distorting the facts, thus undermining honesty and credibility. The quote implies that we should be cautious of exaggerating, as it can erode trust and taint the integrity of our words.

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