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The lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
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.]
There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
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.
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.]
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
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.
