There are a terrible lot of lies going round the world, and the worst of it is that they're true.

There are a terrible lot of lies going round the world, and the worst of it is that they're true.

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.

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.

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.

Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
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Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a thief.]

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.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

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.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Half the truth is often a great lie.