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Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.
Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.
Never forget that a half truth is a whole lie.
Never forget that a half truth is a whole lie.
If a lie is repeated often enough all the dumb jackasses in the world not only get to believe it, read more
If a lie is repeated often enough all the dumb jackasses in the world not only get to believe it, they even swear by it.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.
As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity
An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.
An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.
The most common lie is that which one lies to himself; lying to others is relatively an exception.
The most common lie is that which one lies to himself; lying to others is relatively an exception.
A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and read more
A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and temperance, is, by Christian standards, in an infinitely higher state than one who is listening to Bach or reading Plato in a state of pride.
