P.J. said, That's true about any statement we make, isn't it? We never tell as much as we know.Right! So We're lying. So almost every statement is a lie, we can't help it.Yeah. But some statements are more lies than others.
P.J. reflects on the nature of truth in communication, suggesting that every statement we make is inherently limited; we don’t convey the entirety of our knowledge. This idea leads to the conclusion that in expressing ourselves, we unintentionally engage in deception.
The conversation continues, acknowledging that while all statements may contain elements of untruth, some are more misleading than others. This highlights the complex relationship between honesty and expression, as individuals navigate their own limitations in conveying reality.
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