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Abraham Lincoln: “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.”

On the recordSeptember 14, 1856
No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.
Said by
Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois
Source
nps.gov

Editor's note · Context

A reflection on the pitfalls of dishonesty.

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