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Quote by Lyman Beecher
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death.

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it – Lyman Beecher

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Lying and stealing are next door neighbors. – Arabic Proverb

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Matilda told such dreadful lies,
It made one gasp and stretch ones eyes;
Her aunt, who from her earliest youth,
Had kept a strict regard for truth,
Attempted to believe Matilda:
The effort very nearly killed her. – Hilaire Belloc

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Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but dont insult them. – Japanese Proverb

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It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth. – Robert Armstrong

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