Lie Quotes, Sayings about lying

Lie until even you believe it – that’s the real secret of lying.
- Holly Black

Those who tells truth are with God, and those who tells lie are with the Devil.

One lie has the power to tarnish a thousand truths.
- Al David

Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.
- Yogi Berra

Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.
- Dorothy Allison

If I told you I’ve worked hard to get where I’m at, I’d be lying, because I have no idea where I am right now.
- Jarod Kintz

Half truth can be much more dangerous than complete lie.
- Senoraroy

Everyone lies except the fool – - people lie in different circumstances for different reasons.

Unselfish or magnanimous lies serve as sort of social lubricant; injurious or malicious lies show the worst of human deception and cunning.

Lying is a way of life- – lying is inevitable in everyday life. Lying is a conscious attempt of the mind to protect ourselves, or to advance our self- interest, by distorting the truth or telling deceptive falsehoods.

We all lie at one time or the other, impulsively or intentionally, magnanimously or maliciously. We lie in personal relationships, social conversations, work places for good or bad reasons.

Some people lie to boost their low self- esteem; some people lie to project their superiority. Some people lies to please or make others feel good; some people lie to belittle or hurt others. Some people lie to avoid responsibility or punishment; some people lies to achieve success or to seek personal gains.

As a social skill, people learn to lie at very young age, and lying often come naturally to people with little awareness, thought and planning.

Some people are more likely to lie than others, regardless of race, religion, education, profession or status.

People who are under pressure, or have low self- esteem and confidence, are more likely to tell lies. People who are addicted to gambling, alcohol, and drugs are potential liars.

Social climbers are prone to telling lies; over- ambitious, greedy, and hedonistic people are more likely to lack honesty and truthfulness.

People who possess a negative character and a narcissistic personality tend to be more deceiving and deceptive.

Small lies that promote good- well or avoid conflicts are the most common type of lying. White lies and superficial pleasantries are not all bad lies.

Lying is morally wrong, but altruistic or noble lies intending to benefit others are considered to be morally acceptable.

Sometimes a little lie helps to strengthen relationships, or to avoid unnecessary conflicts and tensions. Sometimes omitting certain truth serves to protect ourselves and others.

All successful people often have to pay the price of saying and doing some dishonest things to get to where they are.

Surprisingly, most people often lie about and to themselves, as well as lie to those they love.

The truth is that we all live in a world full of dishonest liars.

- Dr T.P.Chia

Once a liar always a liar.

Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt