Quote by Alexander McCall Smith

There was a distinction between lying and telling half-truths, but it was a very narrow one.

There was a distinction between lying and telling half-truth

Summary

This quote suggests that while lying and telling half-truths may be seen as different, the boundary that separates them is extremely thin. It implies that there is a fine line between concealing the complete truth and intentionally deceiving someone. This observation implies that even half-truths can be manipulative and misleading, indicating that it is important to exercise caution and honesty in our communications to maintain integrity in our interactions.

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Truth Lying

By Alexander McCall Smith

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