Quotation by

David Mamet

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When you are honest, you don’t have to keep track of what you said before, so it’s simpler to be consistent. Lying requires remembering false details, which makes things more complicated and harder to manage.

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