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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.
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.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
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.
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but
The truth in masquerade.
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but
The truth in masquerade.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
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.
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.
The great mass of people will more easily fall victems to a big lie than to a small one.
The great mass of people will more easily fall victems to a big lie than to a small one.