Quote by Robert Armstrong

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being

Summary

This quote suggests that the statement in question may not be entirely false, but rather crafted in a way that gives an incomplete or distorted picture of the truth. It implies that the speaker intentionally omitted certain information or presented it in a way that could create a deceptive impression while technically staying within the realm of honesty. In essence, the quote implies that the statement may be manipulative or evasive, leaving room for interpretation and misperception.

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Deception/lying

By Robert Armstrong

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