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The lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
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.]
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
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.
When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es read more
When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es jeder bemerken; wenn ich luge,
nicht.]
A liar should have a good memory.
A liar should have a good memory.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
