Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.
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ted_player
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January 26, 2012
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If there is no difference between a lie and a mistake, then we all lie dozens of times each day. If there is no room for an honest mistake, then the notion of "honesty" loses its practical importance.
Does a lie have to have intent to deceive?
If there is no difference between a lie and a mistake, then we all lie dozens of times each day. If there is no room for an honest mistake, then the notion of "honesty" loses its practical importance.