Virtue & Vice - Truth & Deception
Dive into English proverbs that depict truth and deception, like "cats hide their claws" and "common fame is seldom to blame".
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used to suggest that not everything or everyone that appears impressive or promising is truly exceptional or trustworthy
used to suggest that individuals may conceal their true power, skills, or motives, acting in a seemingly harmless or innocent manner while keeping their true nature or abilities hidden
used to imply that cheating or cutting corners may lead to short-term gains, but in the long run, it is not a sustainable or effective strategy for achieving success
used to imply that dishonest or unethical behavior ultimately leads to failure or negative consequences
used to suggest that children and fools, who may lack social filters or awareness of consequences, are more likely to speak the truth without pretense or deceit
used to emphasize that honesty, integrity, and adherence to moral principles are essential for achieving and maintaining success, respect, and authority
used to urge people to be honest, even if it may not be to their advantage, in order to expose and defeat dishonesty or wrongdoing
used to suggest that widely held opinions or reputations are often based on some level of truth or accuracy, but it does not necessarily imply that negative opinions are always justified or deserved
used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient
used to imply that discovering the truth requires effort and persistence, as the truth may not be immediately apparent or easily accessible