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A Brief History Of Lies
A Brief History of Lies by Daniel Nanavati, illustrated by Calvin Innes
A survey of a wicked, irreverent, serious, harmful, cruel and enjoyable (for some) side of human civilization.
Including quotes on lies and lying (good, bad and indifferent) from famous people down the ages who should know better.
Illustrated with 8 original cartoons by Calvin Innes.
Adult.Paperback. Non-fiction. 106 pages with 8 cartoons by the British artist Calvin Innes. Quotations on lies and lying by the famous on every page.
An easy read look at why we lie, and how our evolution has sponsored lying and promoted deception not only as a defence mechanism, but also as an offensive weapon.
But we also lie to ourselves and amongst the lies that exist these are the most dangerous. Too much lying destroys not maintains civilisation.
Some Quotations:-
- And, after all, what is a lie? ‘Tis but the truth in masquerade. (Lord Byron)
- Every violation of truth is not only a sort of suicide in the liar, but is a stab at the health of human society.(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
- Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.
(Samuel Butler)
It certainly does have something of a punch! “
Dr.Aaron Delwiche, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Trinity University,Texas.
“This does look like a fun and intriguing book!…Great work!”
Dr.Diana Fishbein, Behavioral Neuroscientist, Research Triangle
Institute International, N.C
“…it is both funny and wise.”
Dr.Fran Stott, Professor of Child Development Erikson Institute, Chicago
