Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, and lessens the frictions of social contacts.
Clare Boothe LuceRead
Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, lessens the friction of social contacts. . . . It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that human nature attains through words and speech the forebearance, the nobility, the romance, the idealism, that-being what it is-it falls so short of in fact and in deed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lying can enhance creativity and social interaction but often reveals deeper truths about human nature.
This quote suggests that while lies may be fabricated, they can serve a purpose in revealing ideals and emotions that reality might not accommodate. It highlights the complexity of human nature, where the act of lying can bring out the nobility and romanticism desired in life, reflecting a greater truth about our aspirations and shortcomings.
Themes
LyingTruthHuman NatureCreativitySocial Interaction
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the complexities of truth and fiction, this quote could emphasize the layers of human experience.
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