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Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.
One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.
Urge him with truth to frame his fair replies;
And sure he will; for wisdom never lies.
Urge him with truth to frame his fair replies;
And sure he will; for wisdom never lies.
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.
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.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a lot of explanations.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a lot of explanations.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.
The lie is a condition of life.
The lie is a condition of life.
