Lying is a 2011 long-form essay book by American author and neuroscientist Sam Harris. Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society merely by telling the truth in situations where others often lie.
Jim Danielson of the Lincoln Journal Star praised Lying, writing, "One of the real values of reading this book is that it causes the reader to reflect on our own life and lies." He added, "This book is a quick read, but it is long on contemplating life."
Lying is a 2011 long-form essay book by American author and neuroscientist Sam Harris. Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society merely by telling the truth in situations where others often lie.
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“In the midst of the disguises and artifices that reign among men, it is only attention and vigilance that can save us from surprises.”
“What I have termed micro expressions, very fast facial movements lasting less than one-fifth of a second, are one important source of leakage, revealing an emotion a person is trying to conceal. A false expression can be betrayed in a number of ways: it is usually very slightly asymmetrical, and it lacks smoothness in the way it flows on and off the face.”
“A lie is no less a lie because it is a thousand years old.”
“Stop! I am not a real Sharkslayer! I lied.”
“Mendaci homini ne verum quidem dicenti credere solemus.”
“An animal may be cunning and ferocious enough, but it takes a real man to tell a lie.”
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