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.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

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.

If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions. If there were no questions, there would read more

If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions. If there were no questions, there would be no lies.

Please don't lie to me, unless you're absolutely sure I'll never find out the truth.

Please don't lie to me, unless you're absolutely sure I'll never find out the truth.

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.

The main difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.

The main difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.

Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies read more

Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity