Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies read more

Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.

Who lies for you will lie against you.

Who lies for you will lie against you.

What we have to do, what at any rate it is our duty to do, is to revive the old read more

What we have to do, what at any rate it is our duty to do, is to revive the old art of Lying.

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

The main difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.

The main difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.

A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and read more

A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and temperance, is, by Christian standards, in an infinitely higher state than one who is listening to Bach or reading Plato in a state of pride.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.

It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if read more

It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if you were in his place.