Let him not deceive another nor despise anyone anywhere. In anger or ill will let him not wish another ill.

Of all the animals, man is the only one that lies.

Among other common lies, we have the silent lie - the deception which one conveys by simply keeping still and concealing the truth. Many obstinate truth-mongers indulge in this dissipation, imagining that if they speak no lie, they lie not at all.

How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and [how] hard it is to undo that work again!

Which is worse? the wolf who cries before eating the lamb or the wolf who does not.

Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.