Quote by Graham Greene

Champagne, if you are seeking the truth, is better than a lie detector. It encourages a man to be expansive, even reckless, while lie detectors are only a challenge to tell lies successfully.

Champagne, if you are seeking the truth, is better than a li

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting effects of champagne and lie detectors when it comes to eliciting the truth from an individual. It suggests that champagne, being a celebratory drink, can make people more open, boisterous, and inclined to share their thoughts and feelings truthfully. On the other hand, lie detectors create a tense environment where people are motivated to deceive successfully, turning it into a test of skill rather than a tool for honesty. It implies that champagne encourages honesty by creating an atmosphere conducive to openness, whereas lie detectors may only provoke evasion and deception.

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By Graham Greene

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