Quote by William Mcilvanney

Good lies need a leavening of truth to make them palatable.

Good lies need a leavening of truth to make them palatable.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to successfully deceive or convince someone with a lie, there should be a kernel of truth within it. By incorporating elements of truth, lies become more believable and acceptable to the listener. It implies that a complete fabrication may be obvious and unconvincing, but when mixed with some truth, even the most convincing lies can be masked and made more acceptable.

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Deception/lying

By William Mcilvanney

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