Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good
Not that you lied to me but that I no longer believe you - that is what has distressed me.
Summary
This quote suggests that what truly troubles the speaker is not the act of being lied to, but rather the loss of trust in the person who and the disbelief in their words. It implies that trust is a vital component in any relationship, and once that trust is broken, the foundation of the relationship is shattered. The quote expresses the emotional distress caused by the realization that someone once trusted is no longer credible.