Lies have a long half-life…
~ The Editorial Board / NYT, 19th November 2020
Benjamin Franklin on Truth
Half the truth is often a great lie.
~ Benjamin Franklin
Socrates on Lies
“False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.”
~ Socrates
John Milton on Liars
“I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.”
~ John Milton
Epictetus on Reputation
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
~ Epictetus
Buddha on Lies
“In the same way, Rahula,” the Buddha continued, “when anyone feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, they will not do.”
~ Buddha
Kurt Vonnegut on Foma
“Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.”
~ Kurt Vonnegut