Alexander Pope Quote - He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.

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He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.

"He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Force Greatness Invention Lying

Meaning of this quote

One lie often creates pressure to maintain further lies.

Key takeaway: Tell the truth before deception compounds.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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