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And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but
The truth in masquerade.
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but
The truth in masquerade.
The lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
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.
Who dares think one thing, and another tell,
My heart detests him as the gates of hell.
Who dares think one thing, and another tell,
My heart detests him as the gates of hell.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
It is hard to tell if a man is telling the truth when you know you would lie if you read more
It is hard to tell if a man is telling the truth when you know you would lie if you were in his place.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.