I think CL is saying that if you are part of a scam and a lie from its inception, and that you took part and participated in the full knowledge that what you are saying and teaching is not true, then you are less likely to be willing to die for it.
As opposed to being taken in by a con, and believing things which simply are not true.
As opposed to being taken in by a con, and believing things which simply are not true.
'Those who ask a lot of questions may seem stupid, but those who don't ask questions stay stupid'