Quote by Lyman Beecher

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to d

Summary

This quote implies that one should never waste time or energy trying to expose a lie or prove it wrong. Instead, by focusing on building a strong and authentic character, lies will eventually reveal themselves and lose their power. The emphasis is on the importance of personal integrity and self-development rather than getting caught up in deceit or falsehoods. The speaker expresses confidence in their ability to discern truth from lies and suggests that a strong character cannot be easily obscured by dishonesty.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Lyman Beecher

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