Quote by Epictetus

Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.

Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.

Summary

This quote suggests that dishonesty and deception are responsible for all the wrongdoing in the world. By labelling liars as the source of sins and crimes, it implies that their actions create negative consequences and harm society as a whole. The quote implies that if lying were eliminated, there would be a dramatic decrease in immoral behavior and unlawful acts.

Topics

Deception/lying

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