The only person who is a worse liar than a faith healer is his patient.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln mocks faith healers by implying their patients are even less trustworthy than the healers themselves.
- In plain terms
- He thinks the people who believe in faith healers are worse liars than the healers.
- What can you take from it?
- Skepticism about false claims is healthy, especially when belief itself is questioned.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people believe in faith healing?
- Is skepticism always justified?
Another view
It generalizes all patients of faith healers as dishonest without evidence.
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