Robert Louis Stevenson, (1850-1895) Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Robert Louis Stevenson Quote “The cruelest lies are often told in silence.”Robert Louis Stevenson ~ Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1895) Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer Deception , Honesty , Integrity , Truth Ratings and Comments 1 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 6/13/08 Occasionally I'll tune into CNN or Fox just to see what they're NOT telling us today. 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 6/13/08 These are the lies few believe when they do hear them. Reply RobertSRQ 6/13/08 4 Reply Judith, New Mexico 6/13/08 To withhhold the truth or the answer because someone has not asked the right question is indeed cruel. Prosecutorial misconduct is one example of this. 4 Reply jack steinhoff, land of cleve 6/14/08 The ol' lies of omission game. Fits in well with situational ethics. 4 Reply jim k, austin 6/14/08 You gotta love Hillary, she's never silent about her lies, she just belts 'em out at the top of her lungs. 2Reply Kevin Shearer, NY State 6/21/08 I disagree with this quote.I believe that silence is the voice of wisdom and truth and all that silence does for those unable to hear the voice of wisdom and truth In silence is to leave open to interpretation what one believes is unsaid. 4 Reply warren, olathe 6/22/08 Don't believe you said any thing Kevin. 4 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 1/12/17 It is cheaper to perpetrate one lie through silence, than bribe ten more into becoming liars. Stevenson in his own words was a " red hot socialist" Tory, turning conservative due to his "failing animal heat." 3 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/12/17 By way of extremely terse example: the actions, canons and rules of carnal men that carry the erroneous nomenclature of law are silent. People crushed by law, have no hopes but from power. If laws are their enemies, they will be enemies to laws; and those who have much to hope and nothing to lose, will always be dangerous. (Edmund Burke). Silence screaming the cruelest reality of slavery is the lie that the current occupying statist theocracy infesting this land is a government of law. 1 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1/12/17 The most profound Truths, and the cruelest of lies, are often told in silence. Reply Mary, MI 1/21/22 Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 1/21/22 With further consideration: Is Mr Stevenson saying the hunter's lies are the most cruel because he just signals for the victimization of his victim? He just signals his supposed justified behaviour, correct? Is this correct my hunter "audience?" SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Robert Louis Stevenson quote is found in these categories: Deception quotes Honesty quotes Integrity quotes Truth quotes About Robert Louis Stevenson Bio of Robert Louis Stevenson Quotations by Robert Louis Stevenson Books by/about Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson videos Robert Louis Stevenson on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Robert Louis Stevenson