Quote by Joseph Addison

Husband a lie, and trump it up in some extraordinary emergency.

Husband a lie, and trump it up in some extraordinary emergen

Summary

This quote refers to the act of dishonestly asserting or fabricating a major falsehood in a moment of crisis or urgency. It suggests that some individuals might resort to lying and exaggeration, often in exceptional circumstances, in an attempt to deal with or manipulate a difficult situation. The quote implies that people may employ deceit as a desperate measure, potentially undermining trust and credibility in the process.

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Deception/lying

By Joseph Addison

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