What kind of animal are you? Can't you make up a lie and believe it?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An accusation that the person is incapable of self-deception or living a lie.
- In plain terms
- You can't even lie to yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deception is a common human trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe your own lies?
- Are you too honest?
Another view
Not everyone needs or wants to believe lies.
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