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I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
Resolved to die in the last dyke of prevarication.
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.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
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.
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.]
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
[Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]
