Quote by Orson Scott Card

When people say perhaps it's cause they're lying. Either they don't believe the thing they're saying, or they do believe it only they don't want to admit they do.

When people say perhaps it's cause they're lying. Either the

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This quote suggests that when someone says "perhaps," it may imply that they are being deceptive. It implies that the person may not genuinely believe what they are saying, or they may believe it but refuse to acknowledge it. The quote implies that the word "perhaps" serves as a cover-up for hidden intentions or dishonesty.

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