You May Also Like / View all maxioms
A liar should have a good memory.
A liar should have a good memory.
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.
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.]
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 lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
Round numbers are always false.
Round numbers are always false.
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.]
It takes a wise man to handle a lie. A fool had better remain honest.
It takes a wise man to handle a lie. A fool had better remain honest.
