Fyodor SologubIndeed a lie is often more plausible than the truth. "Almost" always. The truth, of course, is never very plausible.
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The fact that a lie is often more plausible than the truth does not mean that a lie is always more plausible. In many cases, it is the truth that is most plausible. The telling of a lie is often an attempt to steer clear of unpleasantness. If you’re going to tell a lie, you probably want to come up with a good one.
But, as the saying goes, "Almost" always.
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