We are surrounded with lies in our culture. While much of advertising is straightforward and truthful, there is a lot which either shades the truth or tells downright lies about the product or services. Recently my husband purchased a cellular telephone based on a company's promises of good service. After much hassle, he discovered later that the company does not have service in Santa Clarita, yet, they sold him the telephone saying that they did. Needless to say, the telephone was returned and the contract discontinued.
Some people seeking elected office also lie to their constituencies.
We are promised there will be no tax increases, for instance, and the next thing we know the official elected on that basis suddenly is in favor of raising taxes. And there's something else. Not only do we lie to one another, but we also lie to ourselves. We do not take responsibility for our actions, placing the blame on others instead. We tell ourselves how strong and capable we are, that we don't need anyone or anything.