In South America euphemism appears to be the grisly preserve of violent power. 'Liberty' was the name of the biggest prison in Uruguay under the military dictatorship, while in Chile one of the concentration camps was called 'Dignity.' It was… — Isabel Fonseca Copy Share Image
“On the whole, lying is a cheerful affair. Embellishments are intended to give pleasure. People long to tell you what they imagine you want… — Isabel Fonseca Copy Share Image
“His grandfather, he said, was from a traveling family—part of a group called the “Gringos”—signifying, here, not unwanted Americans but Greek-speaking Gypsies in Spain.” — Isabel Fonseca Copy Share Image
“Mackay had just failed to tip the coat-check girl and was now blinking and working his arms into a too-small trench coat; he looked… — Isabel Fonseca Copy Share Image
In South America euphemism appears to be the grisly preserve of violent power. 'Liberty' was the name of the biggest prison in Uruguay under… — Isabel Fonseca Copy Share Image
