> He says a lot of things, why should we assume that this is the rare occasion of him telling the truth? He's a quick way to tell if he's telling the truth. If

> He says a lot of things, why should we assume that this is the rare occasion of him telling the truth? He's a quick way to tell if he's telling the truth. If what he says will either personally benefit him or will hurt others, then its a good chance its true. If what he says is something that will help others but have no benefit to him, then it is a lie.