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Historical literature2 quotes
Liars when they speak the truth are not believed. — Aristotle · 240Whoever would lie usefully should lie seldom. — Lord Hervey · 1743Philosophical literature2 quotes
False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. — Socrates · 360 BCIf not becoming, don’t do it. If not true, don’t say it. Let these be your fixed principles. — Marcus Aurelius · 180Action1 quote
Lies, detrust, mixed messages...this is turning into a real marriage. — Sean Archer · 1997Action (film)1 quote
Lies, detrust, mixed messages...this is turning into a real marriage. — Sean Archer · 1997Comedy1 quote
There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that's lying about being milk. — Ron Swanson · 2013Comedy (TV)1 quote
There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that's lying about being milk. — Ron Swanson · 2013Drama1 quote
I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is 50% illusion. — Blanche DuBois · 1951Drama (film)1 quote
I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is 50% illusion. — Blanche DuBois · 1951Economic literature1 quote
The first thing a man will do for his ideals is lie. — Joseph Schumpeter · 1950Religious literature1 quote
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. — God · 1405 BCThriller1 quote
Lies, detrust, mixed messages...this is turning into a real marriage. — Sean Archer · 1997Thriller (film)1 quote
Lies, detrust, mixed messages...this is turning into a real marriage. — Sean Archer · 1997