Deception quotes

Welcome to our Deception quotes page, where you'll find a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes about the complex nature of deception. Deception, often described as the act of misleading or tricking others, has long been a subject of intrigue and fascination for both writers and philosophers throughout history.

Within this category, you will encounter quotes from a diverse range of perspectives, exploring the different facets of deception. These quotes delve into the intricate web of lies, half-truths, and illusions that humans often weave, illuminating the consequences and ethical dilemmas that arise.

From Shakespearean plays to philosophical treatises, the topic of deception has served as a rich artistic and intellectual theme. Our collection aims to capture the essence of this multifaceted concept, presenting you with quotes that examine deception in various contexts, from personal relationships to politics and everything in between.

Whether you're seeking quotes that challenge your perception of truth or inspire introspection about the ways we deceive ourselves and others, this page offers a compilation of profound insights that will surely provoke contemplation and reflection.

Language is the instrument in all cases and can language be trusted?If it were not for language, could we lie?
Flora Thompson
Flora Thompson
Novelist
You can lock up from a thief, but you can't from a liar.
E. B. White
E. B. White
Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved Classics
If I can fool a bug... I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs.
Paul Halmos
Paul Halmos
Influential Mathematician & Educator
You are allowed to lie a little, but you must never mislead.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
As a kid, I kind of spent my life being amazed by being tricked. I love being tricked. I still love it today.
Len Wiseman
Len Wiseman
Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"
In mine, they were just trying to steal a briefcase of cocaine.* That's it. Some flour that I got out of my mom's cupboard.
Craig Stone
Craig Stone
English footballer
There is nothing more deceptive, more grandeur, than the delusion of a single man.
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie
English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple
Any woman can fool a man if she wants to and if he's in love with her.
Albert Camus
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Don't believe your friends when they ask you to be honest with them. All they really want is to be maintained in the good opinion they have of themselves.
We are the species that clamors to be lied to.
But he doesn't love her. I invented that. It is a plot if you imagine people in love--the lazy looping criss crosses of love, blows, stares, tears. No. It doesn't happen. No love. People meet, touch, stare into one another's faces, shake their heads clear, move on, forget. It doesn't happen.