The lies we tell other people are nothing to the lies we tell ourselves.

“Reading those books is all he does these days. I think he’s even read some of t…”

“You have no idea about presents or what they mean. The lastpresent you gave me …”

“I'm sorry,' said the shopkeeper. 'I can't understand your ridiculous accent.''M…”

“The man had a smooth voice, like velvet. “I’m Detective Inspector Me. Unusual n…”