“ A liar only lies when he hopes to be believed. ”
Rudyard Kipling, The Second Jungle Book (1895). copy citation
| Author | Rudyard Kipling |
|---|---|
| Source | The Second Jungle Book |
| Topic | lies beliefs |
| Date | 1895 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1937/1937-h/1937-h.htm |
Context
“«He has been as far as Delhi, and says all the people there walk on their heads,» muttered the Jackal. The Mugger opened his left eye, and looked keenly at the Adjutant.
«It is true,» the big bird insisted. «A liar only lies when he hopes to be believed. No one who had not seen those boats COULD believe this truth.»
«THAT is more reasonable,» said the Mugger. «And then?»
«From the insides of this boat they were taking out great pieces of white stuff, which, in a little while, turned to water.” source
«It is true,» the big bird insisted. «A liar only lies when he hopes to be believed. No one who had not seen those boats COULD believe this truth.»
«THAT is more reasonable,» said the Mugger. «And then?»
«From the insides of this boat they were taking out great pieces of white stuff, which, in a little while, turned to water.” source
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