I agree with the statement from the book because I would not consider someone spreading false information a liar, given they believed what they were saying to be true. I would consider them ignorant or misinformed. An example of this is informing your friend of a special your favorite restaurant has. Just to find out they no longer serve it$.$ You weren't lying to your friend, you were just uninformed. If someone chooses to spread information that they know is not true then I would consider them a liar, but there are many reasons people lie. A parent may lie to their child about the truth of Santa, to keep the magic of Christmas alive. On the other hand, many people lie to save their face or avoid taking responsibility. To avoid lying and losing your credibility it's important to be mindful and aware of the information you share