Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.
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A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt as dangerous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A lie only holds value if there is a perceived threat from the truth.
This quote suggests that lies serve a purpose in the presence of uncomfortable or dangerous truths. When the truth is viewed as potentially harmful or threatening, people may resort to lying as a means of self-protection or to manipulate situations, highlighting the complexities of human behavior and the value we place on honesty and deception.
Themes
LieTruthDangerDeceptionSelf-Protection
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethical dilemmas in a philosophy class.
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