Quote by Yiddish Proverb

A half-truth is a whole lie

A half-truth is a whole lie

Summary

This quote suggests that presenting something as only a partial truth can still be seen as a complete falsehood. It emphasizes that deliberately withholding certain information or distorting facts can ultimately mislead or deceive others. By highlighting the deceptive nature of half-truths, this quote reminds us of the importance of honesty and integrity in our communication, emphasizing the need to provide complete and accurate information to avoid perpetuating falsehoods.

Topics

Truth Lies

By Yiddish Proverb

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

You learn to write by writing, and by reading and thinking a

You learn to write by writing, and by reading and thinking about how writers have created their characters and invented their stories. If you are not a reader, don't even think about being a writer.

Inspirational Writing

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed --

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed -- I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

Georges Clemenceau

Failure

Long stormy spring-time, wet contentious April, winter chill

Long stormy spring-time, wet contentious April, winter chilling the lap of very May; but at length the season of summer does come

The windows of my soul I throwWide open to the sun.

The windows of my soul I throwWide open to the sun.

John Greenleaf Whittier

Inspirational My Psalm

Also, they don't understand - writing is language. The use o

Also, they don't understand - writing is language. The use of language. The language to create image, the language to create drama. It requires a skill of learning how to use language.

Learning

It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.

It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.

Questions

We cannot both preach and administer financial matters.

We cannot both preach and administer financial matters.

Finance

I grew up in a house where my father encouraged my brother a

I grew up in a house where my father encouraged my brother and me to fail. I specifically remember coming home and saying, 'Dad, Dad, I tried out for this or that and I was horrible,' and he would high-five me and say, 'Way to go.'

Dad

People today are still living off the table scraps of the si

People today are still living off the table scraps of the sixties. They are still being passed around -- the music and the ideas.

Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.

Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.

Anthony Sampson

Committee

Paul is Starsky, and I met him before shooting. He was very

Paul is Starsky, and I met him before shooting. He was very kind and encouraged us to go with what we wanted to do. It was very sweet to see them back with the car after 25 years.

Car

Realizing that our actions, feelings and behavior are the re

Realizing that our actions, feelings and behavior are the result of our own images and beliefs gives us the level that psychology has always needed for changing personality.

Identity