If you believe that their real intention is to kill you, it isn't unreasonable to believe that they would lie to you.

Observation made privately

As quoted by Time journalist Michael Kramer, The Case for Skepticism Time, (26 December 1988), in the context of doubts about PLO sincerity in hinting about recognition of Israel.

TIME The Case for Skepticism

Henry Kissinger Quotes

If you believe that their real intention is to kill you, it isn't unreasonable to believe that they would lie to you.

If you believe that their real intention is to kill you, it isn't unreasonable to believe that they would lie to you.

If you believe that their real intention is to kill you, it isn't unreasonable to believe that they would lie to you.

If you believe that their real intention is to kill you, it isn't unreasonable to believe that they would lie to you.