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Round numbers are always false.
Round numbers are always false.
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.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
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.
A good memory is needed once we have lied.
[Fr., Il faut bonne memoire apres qu'on a menti.]
A good memory is needed once we have lied.
[Fr., Il faut bonne memoire apres qu'on a menti.]
Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a read more
Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a thief.]
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.