Half the truth is often a great lie.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits the all.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits the all.

Urge him with truth to frame his fair replies;
And sure he will; for wisdom never lies.

Urge him with truth to frame his fair replies;
And sure he will; for wisdom never lies.

Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie;
A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.

Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie;
A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.

Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.

One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.

One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.