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Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.

Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.

George Crabbe
Lying, Deception, Deceit

A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself.

George Crabbe
Hurt, Fear, Lying

Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.

George Crabbe
Lying, Slumber, Pages
George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.38

Void of all honor, avaricious, rash, The daring tribe compound their boasted trash Tincture of syrup, lotion, drop, or pill; All tempt the sick to trust the lying bill.

George Crabbe
Lying, Sick, Honor
George Crabbe, Allan Cunningham (1855). “George Crabbe's Poetical Works: Preface to the Tales”, p.361

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