Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

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.]

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

Matilda told such dreadful lies It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes.

We payt a person the complement of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him.

We payt a person the complement of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him.

No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.

No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.

The lie is a condition of life.

The lie is a condition of life.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.