Lying Quotes

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Never to lie is to have no lock on your door, you are never wholly alone. — Elizabeth Bowen
The innocent are so few that two of them seldom meet - when they do meet, their victims lie strewn all round. — Elizabeth Bowen
It's essential to tell the truth at all times. This will reduce life's pain. Lying distorts reality. All forms of distorted thinking must be corrected. — John Bradshaw
In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action. — Louis D. Brandeis
America has believed that in differentiation, not in uniformity, lies the path of progress. It acted on this belief; it has advanced human happiness, and… — Louis D. Brandeis
Truth exists; only lies are invented. — Georges Braque
A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar. — Anita Brookner
The topic of trust is an important factor in all matters of the heart - and here's why. Men lie to women. Women lie to… — Joyce Brothers
But how carve way i' the life that lies before, If bent on groaning ever for the past? — Robert Browning
The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with… — Jean de la Bruyere
Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect. — Jean de la Bruyere
In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book.… — Pearl S. Buck
I'm lying in my bed, blanket is warm, this body will never keep me safe from harm. I still feel your hair, black ribbons of… — Jeff Buckley
I don't like guys who will lie down and take it. I want someone who'll fight back. I like people who can argue well. — Sandra Bullock
Sure, I've done movies in which I was embarrassed by my performance, or might not have cared for a co-star. Then I'd have to tell… — Sandra Bullock
Fortunately, somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it… — Luis Bunuel
The truth of the matter is, beauty is a specific thing, rare and fleeting. Some of us have it in our teens, 20s and 30s… — Julie Burchill
Falsehood is a perennial spring. — Edmund Burke
Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being… — Edmund Burke
Love always creates, it never destroys. In this lie's man's only promise. — Leo Buscaglia

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