Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.

Falsehood is invariably the child of fear in one form or another.

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.

Who lies for you will lie against you.

Who lies for you will lie against you.

A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

If you wish to strengthen a lie, mix a little truth in with it.

If you wish to strengthen a lie, mix a little truth in with it.

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.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

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.

Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.

Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.