An experienced, industrious, ambitious, and often quite picturesque liar.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A liar can be skilled, hard‑working, ambitious, and even artistic in their deception.
- In plain terms
- Liars can be talented and driven.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of charming deceit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a liar persuasive?
- How can we detect skilled deception?
Another view
Not all liars are charismatic.
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