Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every violation of truth is not only a sort of suicide in the liar, but is a stab at the health of human society.

Every violation of truth is not only a sort of suicide in th

Summary

This quote highlights the destructive nature of lying. It suggests that when individuals deviate from the truth, they not only harm themselves by compromising their own integrity but also inflict wounds upon the overall well-being of society. It implies that falsehoods undermine trust, breed skepticism, and erode the social fabric that relies on truthful communication. Thus, deceit is portrayed as a form of self-destruction and an attack on the collective health and coherence of human communities.

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Deception/lying

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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