#lie

Because if we were all created idealists, then life was bound to be one relentless disappointment. But then, there was also music. We unlearned the lies with one hand and repeated them with the other. ↗

— Nikolai Grozni

#lies #life

I brought Sammy inside and put him to bed. Said his prayer with him. “‘Now I lay me down to sleep…’” To me, just random noise. Gibberish. I wasn’t sure exactly what it was, but I felt that, when it came to God, there was a broken promise in there somewhere. ↗

— Rick Yancey

#apocalypse #cassie #fiction #god #horror

I’ve no time to wait on your feminine games. We leave now.” In true caveman style, he upended her over his shoulder despite her squealed, “Don’t you dare.” “Oh, stuff it. A deal is a deal. I told you I needed your help. You agreed so long as we escaped. Congratulations. We’re escaping. Now, make it good for the cameras, would you? I’ve got a reputation to create. ↗

— Eve Langlais

#science-fiction-romance #sfr #science

I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't. ↗

— Mark Twain

#lie

Will: Have you ever seen what happens to someone with demon pox? First it lies dormant. One begins to turn yellow and green. Then the swelling sets in - Jem: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS DEMON POX. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#jem #will #lie

I guess sometimes you have to lie to find the truth. ↗

— Scott Westerfeld

#lies #truth #lie

Half of writing history is hiding the truth. ↗

— Joss Whedon

#foucault #history #lies #truth #lie

When it comes to controlling human beings there is no better instrument than lies. Because, you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts. ↗

— Michael Ende

#lies #power #belief

That's the thing about magic; you've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you. ↗

— Charles de Lint

#magic #belief

Fuck this. Fuck this wondering. Fuck this trying and trying. Fuck this belief that two people can become one ideal. Fuck this helplessness. Fuck this waiting for something to happen that probably won't ever happen. ↗

— David Levithan

#helplessness #rant #unbelief #belief