The closer to the truth, the better the lie, and the truth itself, when it can be used, is the best lie.’

A lie told well is just as good as the truth.

Which is better, truth that is a lie or the lie that is truth?

I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.

A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth.

A harmful truth is better than a useful lie.

The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie.

He who lies artistically, treads closer to the truth than ever he knows.

Truth is best (of all that is) good. As desired, what is being desired is truth for him who (represents) the best truth.

The most effective lies, after all, convince the liar.

Lies are as important as truth, for without lies, the truth is worthless.

Believing in the truth is much better than believing in the lie.

The most effective lie is ninety-nine percent true.

But the whole thing, after all, may be put very simply. I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie. I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe that it is better to know than be ignorant.