But that he wrought so high the specious tale, As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When someone crafts a story that sounds very plausible, it often reveals that the story is false.
- In plain terms
- A too-perfect story is usually a lie.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of stories that seem too good to be true.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you trusted a convincing story too quickly?
- How do you verify a claim?
Another view
Sometimes honest accounts are detailed without being deceptive.
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