There is much difference between imitating a good man, and counterfeiting him.

And, after all, what is a lie? ’Tis but the truth in masquerade.

In most cases men willingly believe what they wish.

Life is the art of being well deceived.

The poor man is ruined as soon as he begins to ape the rich.

Alongside all swindlers the state now stands there as swindler-in-chief.

Your piping-hot lie is the best of lies.

We have to distrust each other. It is our only defense against betrayal.

There was no treachery too base for the world to commit.

If you steal, do not steal too much at a time. You may be arrested. Steal cleverly, little by little.