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Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a read more
Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a thief.]
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
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.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
A liar should have a good memory.
A liar should have a good memory.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.
There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.
