Renowned Author Caught Lying

Even before historian Joseph Ellis became a best-selling author, he was famous for his vivid lectures. In his popular courses at the exclusive Mount Holyoke ...

Faking Generosity

A. A. Milne (author of the Winnie the Pooh books) wrote a seasonal piece entitled, "A Hint for Next Christmas." He tells of a friend named William ...

The Biggest Lies

Some of the biggest lies ever told:

The check is in the mail.

You get this one; I'll pay next time.

My wife doesn't understand me.

Trust me, I'll ...

Deception in Hollywood

Film producer Linda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle and Contact) commented on the rampant deception that permeates Hollywood culture: “Inhale. Lie. Exhale. ...

Dershowitz Points to Perjury

"On the basis of my academic and professional experience, I believe that no felony is committed more frequently in this country than [crimes within] ...

Deceiver's Best Friend

"Our aim is total peace of mind for you and your family." That is the motto of the Alibi Agency, a start-up company …whose purpose is to provide ...

Lies Grow

A lie is like a snowball. The longer it is rolled on the ground the larger it becomes.

The Trouble with Lying

No one has a good enough memory to lie.

There Are No Little White Lies

To lie a little is not possible; whoever lies, lies a whole lie.

The Comfort of Truth-Telling

Telling the truth makes life simpler and more comfortable. If you don't, you have to struggle to keep your stories straight, trying to remember what-all ...