Tugend & Laster - Lügen

used to suggest that lies are not only unethical but can also be difficult to keep track of, as they often require further lies to maintain the illusion of truth

used to imply that lies have no foundation or support to stand on, and will eventually be exposed or disproved

Eine Lüge hat keine Beine

used to suggest that sometimes it's better to remain ignorant in order to avoid falsehoods or unpleasant truths

Stellen Sie keine Fragen und hören Sie keine Lügen

used to emphasize that intentionally withholding important or relevant information can be just as deceptive and harmful as telling an outright lie

Die halbe Wahrheit ist oft eine ganze Lüge

used to imply that lying can be difficult to sustain over time, as those who lie must have a good memory to keep track of their falsehoods and maintain consistency in their story

Lügner brauchen gute Erinnerungen

used to imply that telling a lie can lead to a chain of lies and deceit, as it often requires additional lies or cover-ups to maintain the initial falsehood

Eine Lüge macht viele

used to warn that false information can cause harm or damage even if they are later proven to be untrue, emphasizing the need to be cautious about believing or spreading unverified information

Eine Lüge kann um die halbe Welt reisen, während die Wahrheit an die Oberfläche tritt