Quote by Michel de Montaigne

He who has not a good memory should never take upon himself the trade of lying.

He who has not a good memory should never take upon himself

Summary

This quote implies that a person with a poor memory should refrain from engaging in deceit or dishonesty. Memory is crucial in maintaining consistency and keeping track of past statements. If one cannot remember their lies, they are more likely to contradict themselves and get caught in their deceitful acts. Thus, this quote suggests that lying requires a good memory to be successful and that those lacking in this regard should avoid taking up such a practice.

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