Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.
Meaning of the quote
Euphemism is a fancy word for when you try to hide or soften the truth. The quote is saying that using euphemisms is really a way of telling lies. Instead of being direct, people use softer language to make things seem nicer or less harsh than they really are.
About Bobbie Gentry
Bobbie Gentry, a retired American singer-songwriter, rose to fame in 1967 with her hit song ‘Ode to Billie Joe’. She was one of the first female artists in America to compose and produce her own material, earning her several Grammy awards. After a successful run of variety shows in Las Vegas, Gentry retired from the music industry in the late 1970s, and her current whereabouts are a mystery.