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Truth About Lies
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Rated "G" by the Author.

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The Truth About Lies by John Herlihy Lies remain as lies But only for so long Truth found in lies There in the core Truth seen in the lie As waves seek shore Lies cannot exist If truth doesn’t exist Darkness stays dark Only for so long The truth about lies Lies nothing but lies They say truth hurts That’s why some lie Lies spread freely The truth about true Truth nothing but truth - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Friday 2 January 2026

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 14, 2026

WE'VE ALL LIED. THAT'S THE WAY IT IS. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT MAY BE BETTER TO TELL AN UNTRUTH THAN TO DEEPLY HURT SOMEONE WITH THE TRUTH. TIMES WHEN THE ONLY 'PERSONAL' SATISFACTION THAT TRUTH HAS ACHIEVED IS; 'WELL, AT LEAST, I DIDN'T LIE'... AS AN OFFENDED PERSON WEEPS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 21, 2026

A lie shows intent to deceive. When someone repeats a lie as the truth from ignorance, there often isn't any intent to deceive. The ignorant person believes what he has heard from a liar is a true statement.

The danger is not knowing the truth from a lie. My knowledge and education is so important for everyone. Otherwise we are easily persuaded by the lie.

Ron

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