Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the…

Samuel Butler
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Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the compliment of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him. ✨ Samuel Butler (2008). The Note-books of Samuel Butler: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition, p.197, ReadHowYouWant.com
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Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the compliment of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him. ✨ Samuel Butler (2008). The Note-books of Samuel Butler: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition, p.197, ReadHowYouWant.com

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