Quotation by

Jean Cocteau

I am a lie who always speaks the truth.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The speaker describes themselves as inherently false or deceptive, yet paradoxically, they convey honest information. This suggests that even something or someone fundamentally untrustworthy can still reveal genuine truths.

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