Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.

Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.

The lie is a condition of life.

The lie is a condition of life.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced read more

He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.

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.

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.]

Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie;
A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.

Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie;
A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Half the truth is often a great lie.