You lie--under a mistake--
For this is the most civil sort of lie
That can be given read more

You lie--under a mistake--
For this is the most civil sort of lie
That can be given to a man's face, I now
Say what I think.

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

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

I tell him, if a clergyman, he lies!
If captains the remark, or critics, make,
Why they read more

I tell him, if a clergyman, he lies!
If captains the remark, or critics, make,
Why they lie also--under a mistake.

A liar should have a good memory.

A liar should have a good memory.

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

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.

All men are born truthful and die liars.

All men are born truthful and die liars.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Half the truth is often a great lie.