![It is [a politician's] business to get and hold his job at all costs. If he can hold it by lying, he will hold it by lying; if lying peters out, he will try to hold it by embracing new truths. His ear is ever close to the ground.](/assets/img/quote-photos/it-is-a-politicians-business-to-get-and-hold-his-job-at-all-costs-if-he-can-h.jpg)
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When you lie about your age, the terrorists win.
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lying destiny touching
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Jane! will you hear reason?' (he stooped and approached his lips to my ear) 'because, if you won't, I'll try violence. Charlotte Bronte
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