kdorian comments on Rationality Quotes February 2012 - Less Wrong

5 [deleted] 01 February 2012 09:03PM

You are viewing a comment permalink. View the original post to see all comments and the full post content.

Comments (401)

You are viewing a single comment's thread.

Comment author: kdorian 04 February 2012 12:12:23PM *  6 points [-]

A half truth is more frightening than a lie.

-Bengali proverb

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 04 February 2012 02:58:04PM 1 point [-]

I've heard a theory that half truths told with intent to deceive are more damaging than outright lies because if someone is deceived, they're more likely to blame themselves.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 04 February 2012 05:47:20PM 6 points [-]

Also, you're more likely to notice that an outright lie is false.