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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.