"I don't mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy."
by:
Samuel Butler
(1835-1902) Victorian-era English author
Source:
Note-Books, 1912
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Lying is calculated inaccuracy, malign by its very nature.

Inaccuracy that is not a matter of calculation is not malign, but can be
irksome, no doubt.


 -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill     
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    I get it.  The journalist does not intend to tell lies, but publishing inaccuracies 'truthfully' is even worse.
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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