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.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

And none speaks false, when there in none to hear.

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.

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.]

You can best reward a liar by believing nothing of what he says.

You can best reward a liar by believing nothing of what he says.

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.

Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

Some truth there was, but dash'd and brew'd with lies,
To please the fools, and puzzle all the wise.

Some truth there was, but dash'd and brew'd with lies,
To please the fools, and puzzle all the wise.