Quote by Leonardo da Vinci

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent, that if it praises but small things they become noble.

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of

Summary

This quote highlights the moral significance of honesty and truthfulness. It suggests that lying is inherently despicable, to the extent that even if lies were used to speak favorably about virtuous matters, it would diminish the value of those things. On the other hand, truth is described as being of immense importance and value. It emphasizes that when truth is employed to compliment even modest or insignificant matters, it elevates them, granting them a higher level of worth and significance.

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