Deception Quotes

Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

Leo Rosten

The only charm of marriage is that it makes a life of deception necessary for both parties.

Oscar Wilde

War is based on deception.

Sun - Tzu

I believe there is no source of deception in the investigation of nature which can compare with a fixed belief that certain kinds of phenomena are impossible.

William James

A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.

Sun - Tzu

The art of life is to show your hand. There is no diplomacy like candor. You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do. Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception.

E. V. Lucas

Adults find pleasure in deceiving a child. They consider it necessary, but they also enjoy it. The children very quickly figure it out and then practice deception themselves.

Elias Canetti