Quote by Josh Billings

There are some people so addicted to exaggeration that they can't tell the truth without lying.

There are some people so addicted to exaggeration that they

Summary

This quote highlights the tendencies of certain individuals who are overly inclined towards exaggeration. It suggests that these individuals have become so accustomed to embellishing or distorting the truth that they struggle to communicate without resorting to falsehoods. The quote points out the extent to which some people have formed a habitual pattern of dishonesty, where truth-telling becomes an almost impossible task. It serves as a cautionary reminder about the dangers of subscribing to a mindset rooted in constant embellishment or deceit.

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