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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.
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good read more
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it.
As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united
voice of myriads cannot lend the read more
As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united
voice of myriads cannot lend the smallest foundation to
falsehood.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
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.
The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.
The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.
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.
A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.
A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.