All men are born truthful and die liars.

All men are born truthful and die liars.

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.]

The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.

The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

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.

Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.

Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe 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.

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

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

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.