Deugd & Zonde - Leugens

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

een leugen heeft geen benen

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

stel geen vragen en hoor geen leugens

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

de halve waarheid is vaak een hele leugen

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

Leugenaars hebben goede herinneringen nodig

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

één leugen maakt er vele

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

een leugen kan de halve wereld rondreizen terwijl de waarheid haar schoenen aantrekt