They [his readers, whom he asks to be his friends] will find that I have always loved truth so passionately that I have often resorted to lying as a … - Giacomo Casanova

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They [his readers, whom he asks to be his friends] will find that I have always loved truth so passionately that I have often resorted to lying as a way of first introducing it into minds which were ignorant of its charms” (Casanova, p.34, Vol 1 Preface).

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About Giacomo Casanova

Giacomo Casanova (2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author; also known as Jacques Casanova de Seingalt. He was famous for his elaborate love affairs and his encounters with famous contemporary figures.

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Native Name: Giacomo Girolamo Casanova
Alternative Names: Casanova Kazanova Giacomo Girolamo Casanova di Seingalt Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt Giovanni Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt ג'אקומו קאזאנובה Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Jacques Casanova Dzhiakomo Kasanova Джакомо Казанова Giacomo Girolamo Casanova De Seingalt Casanova de Seingalt
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I have always loved truth so passionately that I have often resorted to lying as a way of introducing it into the minds which were ignorant of its charms.

lies, truth, loveI have always loved truth so passionately that I have often resorted to lying as a way of introducing it into the minds which were ignorant of it's charms.

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The same principle that forbids me to lie does not allow me to tell the truth.

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