Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies read more

Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.

Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you

The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie

The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie

A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.

An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.