Quote by Alexander Pope

And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in a masquerade.

And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in a masqu

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This quote suggests that a lie is simply the truth masked or disguised in a different form. It highlights the concept that lies may contain fragments of truth, manipulated or presented in a deceptive manner. It challenges the notion of lies being entirely false by emphasizing that they often stem from some form of truth. The quote hints at the complexity and duality of deception, emphasizing how lies can be a distorted version of the truth.

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