People Quotes
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
"Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it."— Mark Twain
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Meaning of this quote
Twain suggests that candour requires judgment about the audience. The remark invites reflection on trust rather than a general licence to deceive.
Key takeaway:
Consider whether someone will receive a confidence responsibly.
Origin of the quote
Twain’s notebook, 1902.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe specialist quotation reference identifies the notebook date. A separate related passage appears in the autobiography.
