Quote by Lionel Suggs

To make a statement that one knows is false is more honest than to make a statement that one knows is true.

To make a statement that one knows is false is more honest t

Summary

This quote suggests that knowingly speaking the truth can sometimes be dishonest, while intentionally speaking a falsehood can be seen as more honest. It challenges the idea of honesty by implying that there could be situations where expressing an untrue statement is more genuine and truthful than voicing a known truth. It highlights the complexity of honesty and raises thought-provoking questions about motives, intentions, and the subjective nature of honesty itself.

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By Lionel Suggs

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