a lie can run around the world six times while the truth is still to put on its pants -mark twain
lying rides upon debt's back -benjamin franklin
it contains a misleading impression, not a lie. it was being economical with the truth -robert armstrong
the liar at any rate recognizes that recreation, not instruction, is the aim of conversation, and is a far more civilized
being than the blockhead who loudly expresses his disbelief  in a story which is told simply for the amusement of the company -oscar wilde.
lying and stealing are next door neighbors -arabian proverbs