Quotes about Lie by Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson English author

Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about lie

Fraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about lie

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about lie

I have, all my life long, been lying till noon; yet I tell young men, and tell them with great sincerity, that nobody who does not rise early will never do any good.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about lie