The difference, between words, esteemed synonymous: in the English language; and, the proper choice of them determined: together with, so much of Abbé Girard's Treatise, on this subject, as would agree, with our mode of expression. ... In two volumes. ... [pt.2]

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The difference, between words, esteemed synonymous: in the English language; and, the proper choice of them determined: together with, so much of Abbé Girard's Treatise, on this subject, as would agree, with our mode of expression. ... In two volumes. ... [pt.2]
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Trusler, John, 1735-1820.
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London :: printed, for J. Dodsley,
1766.
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227. Lie, Falsehood.

Contrariety to truth, is the general idea of these two words; but, that of lie, sup|poses, always, something criminal; where|as, that of falsehood, does not.

If questioned in a cause, wherein bound to tell the truth, we do not, we are guilty of a lie; if we deviate from truth, where there is no such obligation; it is no other, than a falsehood.

Lies are, always, sinful; falsehoods, many times, justifiable. A lie, is an offence to God, and, a disgrace to man. A bene|ficial falsehood, is preferable to a destruc|tive truth.

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