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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time.
         

He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time.


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This page presents the quote "He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time.". Author of this quote is Thomas Jefferson. This quote is about dishonesty, lying,.