2,241 Quotes About Lies

Truth is as straight as an arrow, while a lie swivels all over the place. You can hide Truth under a doormat, but eventually the mat will rise very high with Time — forcing it to reveal all the truths it conceals.

It happens that for the sake of status, career or wealth, or simply unwillingness to change, many choose to live a lie for years. They constantly tell lies to people dear to them & even strangers. But mostly, they deceive themselves, cheat themselves, & lie to themselves.

I'm beginning to think you're the sort of person who does a great deal with very little."He meant a liar.

La mayor parte del tiempo la mentira es el atajo más corto a la felicidad.

Next minute you’ll be telling me there’s nothing wrong,’ he said softly. ‘One of the all time favourite lies women employ when they’re hiding huge grievances.

The problem with the truth is that it will demand everything of us, but in the end it will give everything to us. If we make it ‘relative’ it will demand nothing of us, but in the end it will take everything from us.

You really are young, aren't you, Blondie? You know how the game is played—people'll say anything in the heat of the moment.

Le mensonge n'a jamais paru répréhensible à Mouchette, car mentir est le plus précieux, et sans doute l'unique privilège des misérables.

I am not superior than anybody, don't say i am, else i won't defend you when you get caught.