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Honesty is not always the best policy.

Honesty is not always the best policy.

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Jul 29, 2024
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This quote From the chapter "Become an Elusive Object of Desire”, of The Laws of Human Nature, emphasizes the importance of balancing honesty with maintaining desirability in social and professional interactions. It warns against adopting a simplistic and overly moralistic view that prioritizes honesty to the detriment of making oneself appealing or at…

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