Virtude & Vício - Mentiras

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

uma mentira não tem pernas

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

não faça perguntas e |, não ouça mentiras

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

metade da verdade muitas vezes é uma mentira completa

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

mentirosos precisam de boas lembranças

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

uma mentira faz muitas

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

uma mentira pode viajar meio mundo enquanto a verdade calça os sapatos