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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.]
A lie with a purpose is one of the worst kind, and the most profitable.
A lie with a purpose is one of the worst kind, and the most profitable.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
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.]
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
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.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
