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A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.
Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie
The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie
You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.
You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.
I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you
I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you
That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.
That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.