A known liar should be outlawed in a well-ordered government. — George Savile, Lord Halifax

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A known liar should be outlawed in a well-ordered government.

George Savile, Lord Halifax

1750

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Politics and lies Liars Political theory Politics

Time

1750 Age of Enlightenment

Person

George Savile, Lord Halifax

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Savile, George. "Miscellaneous: Lying." A Character of King Charles The Second and Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections. London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1750.

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