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2006-07-11 14:43:24 · 11 answers · asked by dihgd 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If anyone doesn't think he is a liar, then the truth is not in them. If you have ever lied, you are a liar.
2006-07-11 15:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by foxray43 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How do you define a "lie" and a "liar?" I believe that a "lie" is a deliberate perversion of the truth used to harm others or to dishonestly benefit one's self. And I consider a "liar" as a person who habitually lies; not just once in awhile, but enough to be a noticable characteristic of that person.
If I use my definitions, I do not know very many liars. But I do know two or three. Those are the people who simply cannot or will not tell the truth. And most people do tell some lies; commonly to benefit one's self by protecting their image. For instance, if the boss asks you, did you finish that report on time, and you did not, you might lie and say "yes." In reality, he will never find out, no one was hurt, and your image was spared his anger or rebuke. This type of lie is very very common, but it is still a lie. And there are plenty of other examples of lies of this sort.
And of course, there are the other, malacious types of lies. But that is for someone else to tackle.
2006-07-11 21:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Don H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I lie. I've lied. I'll probably lie again.
I'm also a flower smeller, a shoe wearer, a shopper, a sleeper, a tooth brusher, a bather, a typist, a driver, a mother, a sister, a wife, a crier, a music listener, a door opener, a cook and a vacuumer.
We are all so many things, no one thing can ever define a person.
2006-07-12 12:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by SurferRose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I have a very simple definition for 'lying' that I teach my son, and I will share it with you as well. It goes like this: "Anytime you speak about something you do not know as if you knew it, you lie." People are quick to confuse 'lying' with what I call 'purposeful deception', Lying is more insidious, because the liar is unaware of his/her own defective utterances.
Take the time to say, "I don't know" and then offer your opinion, is a more truthful way to go. Sincerely, Eagle.
2006-07-11 22:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I don't lie. I think there are too many things that can go wrong when people lie, so I just don't do it. I see liars lives and I am so happy that I don't have their drama.
2006-07-11 22:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by AfterThought 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time people want to be told what they want to hear,,,, most of the time you have to lie,,,I've been a liar many times,,,
2006-07-11 23:05:09 · answer #6 · answered by MANGA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 5.As any child she is looking for short cuts, and this is fine.But as for lying she knows better not to,because there would be consequences. Friends do not lie.
2006-07-11 21:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Alex B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really....i lie all of the time to make people laugh...stupid little lies
like i ran to the store today to buy bathroom tissue...i told the clerk i had to hurry and go because my husband was on the potty waiting for it!!!
he wasn't!
2006-07-11 23:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six whole minutes, and no takers?
I'm amazed - not . . . who wants to openly admit to this character flaw? Except perhaps a Catholic in a confessional.
2006-07-11 21:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a lawyer too?
Or, Are you in the wrong room too?
2006-07-11 22:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by spyblitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋