Quote by William Shenstone

A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.

A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and e

Summary

This quote suggests that a liar employs a gradual and manipulative approach, starting by convincing others that their lies are the truth. As they continue to spread falsehoods, their ultimate goal is to distort reality so effectively that the truth itself is seen as false. It highlights the deceptive power of lies and the potential for individuals to sow doubt and confusion in order to advance their own agendas.

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