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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.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
A lie with a purpose is one of the worst kind, and the most profitable.
A lie with a purpose is one of the worst kind, and the most profitable.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
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.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
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.