When I was young, an eccentric uncle decided to teach me how to lie. Not, he explained, because he wanted me to lie, but because he thought I should know how it's done so I would recognise when I was being lied to.
I think people need fantasy, but I think they also need to know that they're not being lied to. I think sometimes the fantasy can betray people and become more difficult for people's lives than just truth. I can't stand delusion. Delusion makes me sick.
I don't like being lied to, so I only lie about the stupid things. White lies, basically.
When a child knows there's a secret, they don't know what it is, but they know it's there, and they know they're being lied to.
I'm tired of being lied to by government, by the media, and by every corporation I have anything to do with.
No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the pale of truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or by being lied to.
People aren't suckers. Some are, perhaps. But most people inside know when we're being lied to.
We've all grown wary of being lied to online - let's face it, dudes are always exaggerating their heights - so trust is a hot commodity.
Life experience is what defines our character, even if it means getting your heart broken or being lied to. You know, you need the downs to appreciate the ups. Going on the adventure or taking that risk is important.
The American public is sick and tired of being lied to.
