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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.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.
The great mass of people will more easily fall victems to a big lie than to a small one.
The great mass of people will more easily fall victems to a big lie than to a small one.
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.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
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.
Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a read more
Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
[Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a thief.]
He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced read more
He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.