'Clearly, [President Bush] lied. Now if he is an unconscious liar, and doesn't realize when he's lying, then we're really in trouble.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions the consequences of a president lying, whether knowingly or not.
- In plain terms
- If a president lies, even unknowingly, it is dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty is crucial for leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does intent matter in lying?
- What makes leadership trustworthy?
Another view
Intent matters differently than outcome.
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