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A man would rather have a hundred lies told of him than one truth which he does not wish should read more
A man would rather have a hundred lies told of him than one truth which he does not wish should be known.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
Round numbers are always false.
Round numbers are always false.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
