383 Quotes About Deceit

Over time, hidden truths morph in the dark soil of deceit into something much worse.

Why am I letting you comfort me?” He stared over her head. Because I’ve made sure you have no one else to turn to.

Whatever others may say, they say it to deceive and comfort themselves, not help you.

Even if there are instances in which it can be mistook by onlookers, never fool yourself into using misunderstood genius as an excuse to be a fool.

Deceit for personal gain is one of history's most recurring crimes. Man's first step towards change would be thinking, counter-arguing, re-thinking, twisting, straightening, perfecting, then believing every original idea he intends to make public before making it public. There is always an angle from which an absolute truth may appear askew just as there is always a personal emotion, or a personal agenda, which alienates the ultimate good of mankind.

Mirrors are perpetually deceitful. They lie and steal your true self. They reveal only what your mind believes it sees

People love answers, but only as long as they are the ones who came up with them.

The angel destroyed me! He seduced me with a pure voice, spoke kind words, and stroked my hair to lower my guard, to make me trust him, to trick me! He sullied my body, my voice, my heart; remade me as a terrifying monster; turned me into his companion! The angel was a disfigured phantom wearing a mask!

Walk straight aheadListen to no oneTrust not in the walls or doorwaysFor they will misleadAnd close behind youAs you walk through The forest, not knowingWhere you’ve come fromOr where you’re going …If anywhere at all.