Brandon SandersonIt's beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only so that one can lie at crucial moments.
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It’s beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only so that one can lie at crucial moments. This quote shows that if you are trustworthy then people will be more likely to believe your lies. If you are not trustworthy then they might suspect you of lying.
Source: Elantris
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