Lying Quote by Rivka Galchen

We need to develop a better descriptive vocabulary for lying, a taxonomy, a way to distinguish intentional lies from unintentional ones, and a way…

— Rivka Galchen

Even a small, everyday lie is a clue to the personality and preoccupations of the liar, like a dream or any other confection of…

— Helen McCloy

Lies are usually attempts to make everything simpler - for the liar - than it really is, or ought to be.

— Adrienne Rich

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

“What has become clear is that lies are just a temporary solution to a permanent problem. Lying to spare a person's feelings, even when…

— Veronica Roth

“many good liars have no imagination at all its which gives their lies such wide-eyed conviction”

— Philip Pullman

Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false…

— Abraham Cahan

Liars think if they lie enough, they can squeeze out a situation. Lying does nothing but complicate and aggravate things.

— Enhance Dreams

“In my opinion, a lie is a physical act, verbal statement, or omission, deliberately designed to deceive another of the truth.”

— David Craig

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 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

Lies are communicated by tongue.That small part of the human body can make a powerful impact,can ruin a reputation,can destroy frienship and can cause…

— Mariane Corbito