Quote by B. Traven

If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions. If there were no questions, there would be no lies.

If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions. If t

Summary

This quote suggests that asking questions can lead to receiving dishonest answers. If someone does not want to be deceived or hear falsehoods, they should refrain from asking questions altogether. The quote implies that lies arise as a direct response to questioning, insinuating that without inquiries, there would be no reason for deception. In essence, it encourages individuals to exercise caution in their inquiries to avoid the possibility of receiving untruthful or misleading responses.

Topics

Deception/lying

By B. Traven

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