Il faut bonne memoire apres qu'on a menti.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You need a good memory after you have lied.
- In plain terms
- Lying requires you to remember your falsehoods.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty spares you mental burden.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the hidden costs of maintaining lies?
Another view
A good memory can also expose the liar later.
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