Cold Quote by Milton Berle
“Los Angeles is the home of the three little white lies: "The Ferrari is paid for," "The mortgage is assumable," and "It's just a cold sore!”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine, 1960s television
The speaker jokes about common lies people tell to avoid embarrassment or financial pressure.
In simple terms: People tell small lies to save face.
Key Takeaway
Be honest, but understand social pressures.
Themes
honesty
social deception
humor
Mood
witty
observational
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- dating
- financial negotiations
Key Concepts
self‑presentation
financial stress
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we choose white lies?
- When is a lie harmless?
A Different Perspective
Lying can erode trust over time.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
