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As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united
voice of myriads cannot lend the read more
As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united
voice of myriads cannot lend the smallest foundation to
falsehood.
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good read more
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se read more
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se non volea pulir sua scusa tanto,
Che la facesse di menzogna rea.]
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.
Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]
Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]
One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.
One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.