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Lie Quotes

On truth, dishonesty, and pressing forward despite the risk.

One quote frames the camera as an all-seeing judge of truth, arguing that any performer has to genuinely believe what they're saying on screen. See also Believe quotes.

Without intervention today, the cost of care for adults with autism will be significantly greater and the burden will no longer lie with the parents, but on our entire society.

Quotes by Jenny McCarthy

I wouldn't say I was grumpy. It's more pathological - I have seismic tantrums. I get red in the face and cry at least three times a week, and I have to lie down and have a nap afterwards.

Quotes by Jenny Eclair

It would be a lie to say that people are coming to adoption with joy at all times. Hope, perhaps, but it would be disingenuous to say that every part coming to an adoption isn't seriously grieving.

Quotes by Jennifer Gilmore

Johnny 'Fairplay' Dalton manufactured a lie about his dear grandmother dying in order to win a challenge. This is one of the best villain moments of 'Survivor' ever! This lie was pre-planned, evil, and perfectly played out.

Quotes by Jenna Morasca

When I was younger - I don't do this too much now - but sometimes if I couldn't sleep, I would lie in bed and imagine all the characters I've played at a dinner table together.

Quotes by Jefferson Mays

I'm not going to lie to you: being Speaker of the State Assembly is the best job I've ever had in my entire career. But you know, I got into politics 'cause I wanted to make a difference, and I...

Quotes by Jeff Fitzgerald

The law requires a paper towel ad to be scrupulously honest, but allows political candidates to lie without reproach. What's wrong with this picture?

Quotes by Jef I. Richards

In politics, yesterday's lie is attacked only to flatter today's.

Quotes by Jean Rostand

Weaklings must lie.

Quotes by Jean Paul

Like many people, I have a fascination with lies and the people who tell them. I wouldn't say I've never told a lie, but I don't think I've ever told one without both assuming I would be found out and...

Quotes by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Serious writers pretend they don't care about film adaptations of their work, but it's a colossal lie: We all care.

Quotes by Jean Hanff Korelitz

When you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas.

Quotes by Jean Harlow

I am a lie who always speaks the truth.

Quotes by Jean Cocteau

One of my weaknesses happens to be lying, and I could tell you that I'm never going to lie again in my life, but that would be a lie.

Quotes by Jayson Blair

Now, today is the day we honor, of course, the Presidents, ranging from George Washington, who couldn't tell a lie, to George Bush, who couldn't tell the truth, to Bill Clinton, who couldn't tell the difference.

Quotes by Jay Leno

Whenever I wake up, I'm up. I don't lie there like an idiot. I get up, run up a hill, get some exercise, and have some time with my thoughts.

Quotes by Jason Momoa

I want to show that drama doesn't lie only in blood and destroyed buildings but in daily life, in ordinary human beings.

Quotes by Jasmila Zbanic

Because I used to play a lot of sport, I've always been in decent enough shape. When I used to get asked to do a bit of body work before a photo shoot I'd lie and say, 'Yeah, I'm going...

Quotes by Jamie Dornan

If you're going to say to all the people that you're working with, 'We want you to treat the customers honestly; don't lie and don't cheat,' it is somewhat hypocritical if you're not following the same rules.

Quotes by James Sinegal

I'm a great professional. What's been said about me going out a lot at night is a lie.

Quotes by James Rodriguez

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about honesty on camera?
Yes - one quote explains, "you have to believe in what you say." It goes on to say, "The camera is the arbiter of truth; it's the all-seeing eye that can pick out discrepancies," suggesting that dishonesty is hard to hide on screen. That theme connects with Believe quotes.
Is there a quote about the fear of living a lie?
Yes. One quote captures something unsettling: "When you're living a lie, the scariest thing is to be alone with your thoughts," suggesting that dishonesty is hardest to face in quiet moments alone.
Is there a simple, direct quote about refusing to lie?
Yes - one quote is short and firm: "I'm not going to lie to people." For more short, personal declarations like this, see Me quotes.
Is there a quote using "lie" to mean something other than dishonesty?
Yes. One quote uses "lie" in the sense of something lying ahead: "Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will march straight ahead without looking back," describing determination in the face of danger.
Where can I find more quotes about truth and personal conviction?
Browse Good quotes and Life quotes for more.

Others describe the isolation of living a lie or the resolve needed to march ahead even if a minefield lies in the way. Related pages: Good quotes and Me quotes.