Quote by A.A. (Alan Alexandra) Milne

If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name.

If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effor

Summary

This quote suggests that if someone is going to be accused of lying, they might as well make it worth it by being completely dishonest. It is a somewhat sarcastic and ironic statement, indicating that if one is already going to be criticized for dishonesty, they may as well go all-in and fully embody the negative perception. The quote emphasizes the idea of embracing criticism and not attempting to maintain an appearance of truth, but rather embracing deception and embodying the label of a liar.

Topics

Deception/lying

By A.A. (Alan Alexandra) Milne

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