A liar should have a good memory.

A liar should have a good memory.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

You can best reward a liar by believing nothing of what he says.

You can best reward a liar by believing nothing of what he says.

Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]

Splendidly mendacious.
[Lat., Splendide mendax.]

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

You lie--under a mistake--
For this is the most civil sort of lie
That can be given read more

You lie--under a mistake--
For this is the most civil sort of lie
That can be given to a man's face, I now
Say what I think.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits the all.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits the all.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.