Art Quote by Elizabeth Inchbald

“Lies are like muscles: it takes practice to make them strong.”

— Jeff Ashton

“…He has finally learned that lying to oneself is an offense for which human beings seldom grant themselves absolution. He comes to believe that…

— James Lee Burke

“Lying, like marksmanship and tomato growing, got easier with practice. He”

— Scott Nicholson

“Lying is such a central characteristic of life that better understanding of it is relevant to almost all human affairs.”

— Paul Ekman

“we all think we can tell when someone’s lying. Professionals especially. The result is that we very often get duped.”

— H.G. Beverly

“I lie and am lied to, but the result of my lie is mental leaps, memory, knowledge.”

— Walter Abish

“Lying isn't something you should be proud of, but be grateful if you've gained a talent for doing it correctly.”

— Kate C. Conner

“I think we shall have trouble learning how to lie, having for so long practiced the art of going round and round the truth…

— Ursula K. Le Guin

“Lie really could be construed as the art of illusion by some people.”

— Heather Graham

“Lying is for the weak-minded. If you can’t think of a truthful way to solve your problems, you’re not thinking hard enough.”

— Robin Brande

“Lying is an assignation of your nobility and personality ultimately defiling your soul”

— C. Dale Baldwin

“A lie that could help someone focus on his life was better than a hundred simple truths.”

— Faraaz Kazi