Quote by Hannah Arendt

The trouble with lying and deceiving is that their efficiency depends entirely upon a clear notion of the truth that the liar and deceiver wishes to hide. In this sense, truth, even if it does not prevail in public, possesses an ineradicable primacy over all falsehoods.

The trouble with lying and deceiving is that their efficienc

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent flaw in lying and deceiving others. It suggests that lies can only be successful if there is a clear understanding of the truth that is being concealed. Despite the potential for lies to be widely believed and prevail in public, the quote emphasizes that truth holds an undeniable importance and ultimately outweighs all the falsehoods. It implies that, even if the truth may not always come out in public, it remains fundamentally primary and cannot be truly eradicated by lies.

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