A known liar should be outlawed in a well-ordered government.

George Savile, Lord Halifax

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Politics and lies Liars Political theory Politics

Author

George Savile, Lord Halifax

Source

A Character of King Charles II

Language

English

Time

1750 1750s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Occupation

Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Savile, George. "Miscellaneous: Lying." A Character of King Charles The Second and Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections. London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1750.

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Source
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For what a man had rather were true he more readily believes.

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Source
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Bacon, Francis. Novum Organum. London: John Beale, 1620, bk. 1, no. 49.

Current Citation

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