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As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.
As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
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.
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth read more
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.
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.
Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.
Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.
Justice will overtake fabricators of lies and false witnesses.
Justice will overtake fabricators of lies and false witnesses.
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
