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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.]
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.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
The lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
All men are born truthful and die liars.
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.
Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.
Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.
