I think the secret to [her] skill at lying is that she never tells a lie that she doesn't believe with all her heart, at least for the moment it takes to tell it
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A skilled liar convinces because they believe their own falsehoods in the moment.
- In plain terms
- She lies well because she believes her own lies when she tells them.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deception can make lies more convincing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you lie and still feel truthful?
- How does belief affect persuasion?
Another view
This assumes the liar always believes the lie rather than planning it.
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