Arthur Schopenhauer:

If we suspect that a man is lying, we should pretend to believe him, for then he becomes bold and assured, lies more energetically, and is unmasked.

— Arthur Schopenhauer Modern

Pessimist philosophy

From 'The Art of Controversy'

Posthumously published, based on notes from mid-19th century

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