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Philosophical literature3 quotes
How, then, might we contrive... One noble lie to persuade if possible the rulers themselves, but failing that the rest of the city? — Socrates · 375 BCConvictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies. — Friedrich Nietzsche · 1878True and False are attributes of speech, not of things. And where speech is not, there is neither Truth nor Falsehood. — Thomas Hobbes · 1651Autobiography and memoir2 quotes
Life is more or less a lie, but then again, that's exactly the way we want it to be. — Bob Dylan · 2004Rob him of his illusions, and man would perish of very weariness and despair. — Anatole France · 1922Animation1 quote
A lie keeps growing and growing, until it's as plain as the nose on your face. — The Blue Fairy · 1940Animation (film)1 quote
A lie keeps growing and growing, until it's as plain as the nose on your face. — The Blue Fairy · 1940Comedy1 quote
Jerry, just remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it. — George Costanza · 1995Comedy (TV)1 quote
Jerry, just remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it. — George Costanza · 1995Comedy drama1 quote
Sometimes it's easier living the lie. — Carl Hanratty · 2002Comedy drama (film)1 quote
Sometimes it's easier living the lie. — Carl Hanratty · 2002Crime1 quote
Sometimes it's easier living the lie. — Carl Hanratty · 2002Crime (film)1 quote
Sometimes it's easier living the lie. — Carl Hanratty · 2002Epic1 quote
If we've told lies, you've told half-lies. A man who tells lies, like me, merely hides the truth. But a man who tells half-lies has forgotten where he put it. — Mr. Dryden · 1962Epic (film)1 quote
If we've told lies, you've told half-lies. A man who tells lies, like me, merely hides the truth. But a man who tells half-lies has forgotten where he put it. — Mr. Dryden · 1962Greek theater1 quote
I consider false words to be the foulest sickness. — AeschylusHistorical literature1 quote
Whoever would lie usefully should lie seldom. — Lord Hervey · 1743Musical1 quote
A lie keeps growing and growing, until it's as plain as the nose on your face. — The Blue Fairy · 1940Musical (film)1 quote
A lie keeps growing and growing, until it's as plain as the nose on your face. — The Blue Fairy · 1940Political literature1 quote
True and False are attributes of speech, not of things. And where speech is not, there is neither Truth nor Falsehood. — Thomas Hobbes · 1651Religious literature1 quote
He is a liar, and the father of it. — Jesus · 90Sitcom1 quote
Jerry, just remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it. — George Costanza · 1995Tragic play1 quote
I consider false words to be the foulest sickness. — AeschylusWestern1 quote
Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining. — Captain Fletcher · 1976Western (film)1 quote
Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining. — Captain Fletcher · 1976