You say in your post that ". . . the worst effect of lying which is broken self-esteem. It pushes the person to a road where only negative perception swallows a person's heart. This will push him to make more lies in a desperate attempt to save himself which only fills him up with an overwhelming feeling of regret."

• Are you saying that everyone who lies will be consumed with overwhelming feelings of regret? What about people who are known to like very frequently, such as politicians? Do you think they are consumed with regret regarding the multitude of lies they tell just to get elected? Is every person who lies consumed with regret? How does this work? Can you explain? I'd like to get your input here! : )