She had argued for a broad interpretation, which imposed a duty to answer questions truthfully, and not to hide facts which could give a different complexion to a matter, but on subsequent thought she had revised her position.
Although she still believed that one should be frank in answers to questions, this duty arose only where there was an obligation, based on a reasonable expectation, to make a full disclosure. There was no duty to reveal everything in response to a casual question by one who had no right to the information.
Tags: truth questions lying information facts answers questions-and-answers disclosure
Marianne was silent; it was impossible for her to say what she did not feel, however trivial the occasion…
Jane AustenTags: lying
We assume that all statements must be mild inversions of the truth, because it's too weird to imagine people who aren't casually lying, pretty much all the time.
Chuck KlostermanTags: human-nature lying
One lie has the power to tarnish a thousand truths.
Al DavidTags: truth lies power-of-words lying liars
The slickest way in the world to lie is to tell the right amount of truth at the right time-and then shut up.
Robert A. HeinleinTags: lying sins-of-omission
And once when we were walking on Bredon Hill, we met a bedraggled and exhausted fox. 'Oh, poor thing,' Jack said. 'What shall we do when the hunt comes up? I can already hear them. Oh, I know -- I have an idea.' He cupped his hands and shouted to the first riders, "Hallo, yoicks, gone that way," and pointed in the direction opposite to the one the fox had taken. The whole hunt followed his directions. There followed a long discussion about when lying was morally justifiable, but he boasted delightedly later to my wife that he had saved the life of a poor fox and showed no trace of guilt.
George SayerTags: lying
No one believes a liar. Even when she's telling the truth.
Sara ShepardBefore you enbark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
Sara ShepardTags: truth lying perfect pretty-little-liars sara-shepard
Hard truths can be dealt with, triumphed over, but lies will destroy your soul.
Patricia BriggsTags: lying facing-facts
She looks honestly upset, but then, I’ve learned that I can’t read her. The problem with a really excellent liar is that you have to just assume they’re always lying.
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