Quote by Yogi Berra

Half the lies they tell about me aren't true.

Half the lies they tell about me aren't true.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the American film actor Yogi Berra, humorously conveys the notion that people tend to spread misinformation and misconceptions about the speaker. By stating that only "half the lies they tell about me aren't true," it implies that there is a significant degree of falsehood in the stories and rumors circulating about the speaker. This lighthearted statement reflects the challenges of dealing with misrepresentation or gossip and highlights how easily misinformation can be proliferated, even about one's own self.

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