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.

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.

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.

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.

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not
to trust himself on the read more

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not
to trust himself on the narrow edge.
[Lat., Ita enim finitima sunt falsa veris ut in praecipitem locum
non debeat se sapiens committere.]

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.

There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.

There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.

For my part getting up seems not so easy
By half as lying.

For my part getting up seems not so easy
By half as lying.

Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.

Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.