People lie for lots of reasons, often because it seems like a way to get what they want with less effort. But like many short-term strategies, it's ineffective long-term. You run into people again later, and they remember you lied to them. And they tell lots of other people about it. That's what amazes me about lying. Most people who have told a lie think they got away with it... when in fact, they didn't.
This is one of my favorite passages.
Comments on the passage?
Anyone know where it's from?
14 comments:
I don't know where it's from but it is the truth. I don't lie cause I'm no good at it! Hope you are doing well Katie ♥
I don't know where it's from but it is so true.
Nope, don't know who wrote that, but I love it 'cause it's true!! :)
Hi Katie! This is from the book "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch.
Hello.
Im a lurker and I wanted to say Hi ... so Hi.
This advice is stellar and as I tell my kids.. If you dont lie ... you dont have to "remember" the story you told and life becomes so much easier...
Thanks for sharing
Elizabeth
Qld Australia
Michelle,
You're right... The Last Lecture. Those of you that haven't had the pleasure of reading this one... do it. Totally worth it.
Elizabeth,
You are SO right and I LOVE that saying... If you tell the truth, you never have to remember anything!
I knew it sounded familiar. I saw him on Oprah and he was excellent. Thats a book to hand to our kids when they walk out the door to life.
That is some good advice! That book is on my list of need to read!
I just finised that book. It was great!
~Kendall
Jax has gone through a little lying spell. I HATE IT.
Great passage. I have that book, but have not read it yet.
Someday... :)
what? the truth? are you insane? it's totally overrated.
lie as long as you can get away with it.
i was totally lying when i said that.
No idea where that comes from.
I don't lie, I don't even like fibbing to my 2 year old to get him to do something. If I tell him he'll get a treat when he wakes up from his nap, I know he won't remember, but I do.
Totally HATE liars
Enjoyed my visit to your blog!
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