an honest man doesn't need to remember much
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Meaning · English
Honest people don't need to keep track of lies or deceit
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “an honest man doesn't need to remember much” mean?
Honest people don't need to keep track of lies or deceit
Is “an honest man doesn't need to remember much” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.