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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

9130 Diogenes La&eumlrtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:9130
AUTHOR:Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.)
QUOTATION:Aristotle was once asked what those who tell lies gain by it. Said he, “That when they speak truth they are not believed.”
ATTRIBUTION:Aristotle. xi.