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Quotes from Lying — Sam Harris

born 1967 United States

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To lie is to intentionally mislead others when they expect honest communication.

Lying (2011)

Whatever its imagined virtues, faith is the enemy of open and honest inquiry. Remaining open to the powers of conversation - to new evidence and better arguments - is not only essential for rationality. It is essential for love.

Lying (2011)

Honesty is a gift we can give to others. It is also a source of power and an engine of simplicity. Knowing that we will attempt to tell the truth, whatever the circumstances, leaves us with little to prepare for. We can simply be ourselves.

Lying (2011)

Every lie haunts our future.

Lying (2011)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Sam Harris (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.