Someone who knows too much finds it hard not to lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing too much creates a temptation or difficulty in avoiding deception.
- In plain terms
- People who know a lot find it hard to tell the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep knowledge can complicate honesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does knowledge make truth harder?
- Is lying ever unavoidable?
Another view
Sometimes withholding information is necessary for safety or privacy.
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