Lies Of Omission

A lie of omission is a method of deception and duplicity 

that uses the technique of simply remaining silent 

when speaking the truth would significantly alter the other person's capacity 

to make an informed decision.

A person may cause evil to others 

not only by his actions 

but by his inaction, 

and in either case 

he is justly accountable to them 

for the injury. 

— John Stuart Mill

Truth is not only violated by falsehood; 

it may be equally outraged by silence.

— Henri Frederic Amiel

The best weapon of a dictatorship is secrecy, 

but the best weapon of a democracy should be the weapon of openness.

— Niels Bohr

(By) Not steering by the venal chart

That tricked the mass for private gain,

We rise to play a greater part.

— Leonard Cohen