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The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we read more
The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we think. We do this because we're afraid. We fear we will not find love, and when we find it we fear we'll lose it. We fear that if we do not have love we will be unhappy.
A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you
I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you
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.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies
A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies
Who lies for you will lie against you.
Who lies for you will lie against you.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
