Of course, I am certainly not above reproach in this regard. I find myself talking about my neighbors behind their back just as much as they do. I'm doing it right now. I t is curious how essential lying has become in the modern world. Presidents lie to each other.
Employers lie to employees.
Husbands lie to wives. Wives lie to children. And neighbors lie to anyone who will listen. Maybe this preoccupation with lying is the essence of civilization. Lies are the grease that keeps the wheels of commerce turning.