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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.
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
If you wish to strengthen a lie, mix a little truth in with it.
If you wish to strengthen a lie, mix a little truth in with it.
A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies
A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies
Her own mother lived the latter years of her life in the horrible suspicion that electricity was dripping invisibly all read more
Her own mother lived the latter years of her life in the horrible suspicion that electricity was dripping invisibly all over the house.
Who lies for you will lie against you.
Who lies for you will lie against you.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
No one lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No one lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
