Ambition Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Lying is a false significance of speech, with a will to deceive, which cannot be cured but by shame and reason; it is a…

— Jon Jones

“Lying is universal - we all do it. Therefore, the wise thing is for us diligently to train ourselves to lie thoughtfully, judiciously; to…

— Mark Twain

“Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, lessens the friction of social contacts. It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that…

— Clare Boothe Luce

“After all, truth is not always a virtue when it is pursued for its own sake or, worse, simply to make its teller feel…

— Josh Sundquist

Lying eats into the soul. If it becomes a habit it frays the edge of your spirit. Truth telling, although sometimes harder to do,…

— Theresa Breslin

By lying, we deny others a view of the world as it is. Our dishonesty not only influences the choices they make, it often…

— Sam Harris

Lying is like trying to hide in a fog: If you move about you're in danger of bumping your head against the truth, and…

— Josh Billings

Lying is sometimes acted, insinuated, or implied, in a manner as injurious and shameful as when the falsehood is spoken outright.

— Elias Lyman Magoon

A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth.

— Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, and lessens the frictions of social contacts.

— Clare Boothe Luce

Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the compliment of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to…

— Samuel Butler