“These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!” MindSoulLyingGayFairsMirrorsDefectsFlatteringCountenanceExteriorDeceiverPhysiognomy Author:Pierre Corneille
“Every brave man is a man of his word; to such base vices he cannot stoop, and shuns more than death the shame of lying.” MenLyingPromiseShameBraveVicesBrave ManStoops Author:Pierre Corneille
“A good memory is needed once we have lied. [Fr., Il faut bonne memoire apres qu'on a menti.]” LyingMemoriesNeededLiedGood Memories Author:Pierre Corneille
“A liar is always lavish of oaths. [Fr., Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.]” LyingLiarsOath Author:Pierre Corneille
“The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.” PeopleSeemsDeathLyingExcellent Author:Pierre Corneille
“Deceit is the game of petty spirits, and that is by nature a woman's quality.” SpiritLyingGamesQualityDeceitPettyHype Author:Pierre Corneille
“One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie” LyingMemoriesOughtGood Memories Author:Pierre Corneille
