Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I always find the worst lies are told in relationships - I learned to never lie about your happiness in order to save someone's feelings from being hurt.
Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.
The essence of lying is in deception, not in words.
Lies are told only to convey to someone that one has no need either of him or his good opinion.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
I'm a really rotten liar. Generally, if I've tried to pull off a lie, it hasn't worked out to my advantage.
Lying about anything is the cruelest thing in the world you could ever do. Be who you are. Don't try to be someone you're not. It never works.
When lying, be emphatic and indignant, thus behaving like your children.
A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself.
Malicious lying is usually a matter of need, but often the cruelest things we say are the truth.