White lies can lead to bigger deceits from "summary" of Lying by Sam Harris
White lies can lead to bigger deceits. When we engage in small acts of dishonesty, even if they seem harmless at the time, we are setting a precedent for larger lies in the future. This may not be immediately apparent, but over time, the slippery slope of deceit can lead us down a dangerous path. It starts with a seemingly innocuous lie – perhaps telling a friend that you're busy when you really just don't feel like hanging out. This lie may not seem like a big deal, but it plants the seed of deception in our minds. As we become more comfortable with bending the truth in small ways, we may find ourselves more willing to do so in bigger, more significant ways. Before we know it, we may find ourselves caught up in a web of lies, each one building upon the last. What started as a simple white lie can snowball into a complex web of deceit that becomes increasingly difficult to untangle. We m...
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