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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.
And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.
And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.
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.]
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
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.
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.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
No man lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.
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.]
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.
