"A half truth is a whole lie." - Nigerian Proverb

“A half truth is a whole lie.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Partial honesty that conceals important facts is as deceptive as a complete falsehood.

Yoruba judicial traditions require complete testimony. Ifa divination seeks full truth, considering partial revelations to be dangerous deceptions.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

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