#deceit

During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ↗

— George Orwell

#becomes #deceit #during #revolutionary #telling

In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act. ↗

— George Orwell

#deceit #revolutionary #telling #telling the truth #times

As to the deceit perpetrated upon women, let it pass, for, when love is in the way, men and women as a general rule dupe each other. ↗

— Giacomo Casanova

#dupe #each #general #general rule #love

Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins. ↗

— Edward Kennedy

#democracy #integrity #lifeblood #poison #veins

It seems we are capable of immense love and loyalty, and as capable of deceit and atrocity. It's probably this shocking ambivalence that makes us unique. ↗

— John Scott

#atrocity #capable #deceit #immense #love

The Middle East is more angry than ever. I'm afraid that the sort of deceit on the route to war was linked to the lack of preparation for afterwards and the chaos and suffering that continuous - so it won't go away will it? ↗

— Clare Short

#afterwards #angry #away #chaos #continuous

We pray that the deceitful race - such hateful enemies and blasphemers of the name of Christ - be not allowed to further infect and trouble this new colony. ↗

— Peter Stuyvesant

#christ #colony #deceitful #further #hateful

You must remember, my dear lady, the most important rule of any successful illusion: First, the people must want to believe in it. ↗

— Libba Bray

#deceit #success

Alright,” he admitted, “So I’m not everything you’d hoped for. But really, what man can ever live up to any woman’s terribly high expectations?” This got her attention. She almost stood up to face him, but decided it wasn’t worth the effort. Leaning forward, she retorted, “Expecting a man to respect you, to be honest with you, and, oh yes, to not be a murderer! I don’t think those are overly high expectations!” He shrugged, casually excusing his faults. “Nobody’s perfect.” “Gemdorin, what do you want?” she asked, exasperated. He plainly stated his desire. “I want you. ↗

— Richelle E. Goodrich

#deceit #desire #eena #expectations #love

The angel destroyed me! He seduced me with a pure voice, spoke kind words, and stroked my hair to lower my guard, to make me trust him, to trick me! He sullied my body, my voice, my heart; remade me as a terrifying monster; turned me into his companion! The angel was a disfigured phantom wearing a mask! ↗

— Mizuki Nomura

#love #seduction #love