The people who lie the most are nearly always the clumsiest at it, and they're easier to fool with lies than most people, too. You'd think they'd be on the look-out for lies, but they seem to be the very ones that will believe almost anything at all.
Dashiell HammettNora said: 'I love you, Nicky, because you smell nice and know such fascinating people.
Dashiell HammettA lot of fancier yarns come from people trying to tell the truth. Itโs not easy once youโre out of the habit.
Dashiell HammettListen, Dundy, it's been a long time since I burst into tears because a policeman didn't like me.
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