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There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es read more
When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es jeder bemerken; wenn ich luge,
nicht.]
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
For my part getting up seems not so easy
By half as lying.
For my part getting up seems not so easy
By half as lying.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good read more
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
