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No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
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.
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.
Liars are always most disposed to swear.
[It., A giurar presti i mentitor son sempre.]
Liars are always most disposed to swear.
[It., A giurar presti i mentitor son sempre.]
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.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
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.]
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.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
