Lying To Others Quotes

“Truthful hyperbole’ is a contradiction in terms. It’s a way of saying, ‘It’s a lie, but who cares?’ ”
― Tony Schwartz

“Momma used to say there were lots of ways to survive. Don't e afraid to pretend to be something you aren't, Jane. Some times a little subterfuge and chicanery is in order and the quickest way to achieve one's goal. It ain't hard to imagine Ida pretending to be just another dumb colored girl in order to make it out here. Survival by any means necessary.”
― Justina Ireland, Dread Nation

“Don't Deceive Your Closest Allies, The Only One Who Is Made A Fool Is Yourself”
― Mr Luc Jorgart, Whispers of Wisdom: Philosophical Quotes of Luc Jorgart

“Why do people lie?' I asked him.
'I don't know,' he said. 'I don't know why we do.'
'Why do you lie to your wife?'
'I don't know.' He shook his head. 'I think maybe it's a weakness, a sign of a need for somethin'. Maybe attention. I don't know. Somethin' more than what I've got. Maybe I'm a prisoner, too.”
― Penelope Przekop, Aberrations

“Why do people lie?" I asked him.
"I don't know," he said. "I don't know why we do."
"Why do you lie to your wife?"
"I don't know." He shook his head. "I think maybe it's a weakness, a sign of a need for somethin'. Maybe attention. I don't know. Somethin' more than what I've got. Maybe I'm a prisoner, too.”
― Penelope Przekop, Aberrations