Robert A. HeinleinI do know that the slickest way to lie is to tell the right amount of truth--then shut up.
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It’s a simple formula. When people are trying to hide something from you, they say as much as they can that seems true, then leave out the rest. It’s a very slick way to lie, often getting them off the hook for a crime they didn’t commit. This is a very effective method because you aren’t going to be able to catch them lying at their word.
Source: Stranger In A Strange Land
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