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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.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se read more
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se non volea pulir sua scusa tanto,
Che la facesse di menzogna rea.]
Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]
Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]
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.
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.
It is hard to tell if a man is telling the truth when you know you would lie if you read more
It is hard to tell if a man is telling the truth when you know you would lie if you were in his place.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.