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Stephen King

The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.

Trust

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When someone is honest and believes others without suspicion, a dishonest person can easily take advantage of that openness. This means that trust from those who are unaware or naive becomes a powerful way for liars to manipulate and deceive.

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