[aquarkortwo]

> Or when someone is intelligent enough you don't figure out they're not honest until it's too late. <shiver>

Very true, and it may not even be malicious on their end, just avoidance and their brain rationalizing/minimizing without them realizing it.

[iisan7]

(Otherwise known as pathological lies). To do as the saying says, and "know thyself" is difficult. People are prone to be overly harsh or generous when evaluating themselves.