The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.

The truth that survives is simply the lie that is pleasantest to believe.

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.

All men are born truthful and die liars.

All men are born truthful and die liars.

Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.

Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.

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

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

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.

It takes a wise man to handle a lie. A fool had better remain honest.

It takes a wise man to handle a lie. A fool had better remain honest.

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

There are a terrible lot of lies going round the world, and the worst of it is that they're true.

There are a terrible lot of lies going round the world, and the worst of it is that they're true.