Quote#Truth
An injurious lie is an uncommendable thing; and so, also, and in the…
Quote byMark Twain · 1835–1910
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: On the Decay of the Art of Lying.
English (original)
An injurious lie is an uncommendable thing; and so, also, and in the same degree, is an injurious truth—a fact that is recognized by the law of libel.
— Mark Twain
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