Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Luxury possibly may contribute to give bread 15 to the poor; but if there were no luxury, there would be no poor. H. Home.

Lydius lapis—A Lydian or test stone.

Lying and stealing live next door to each other. Pr.

Lying is a breach of promise; for whoever seriously addresses his discourse to another tacitly promises to speak the truth, because he knows the truth is expected. Paley.

Lying is a disgraceful vice, "affording testimony," as Plutarch says, "that one first despises God and then fears men." Montaigne.

Lying is the strongest acknowledgment of 20 the force of truth. Hazlitt.

Lying lips are an abomination unto the Lord. Bible.

Lying may be pernicious in its general tendency, and therefore criminal, though it produce no particular or visible mischief to any one. Paley.

Lying pays no tax. Pr.

Lying rides on debt's back. Pr.