Lying Destroys Lives By C. E. Ayers

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Emmet Reilly Mrs. Arney Honors English 2, Period 3 29 August 2014 Lying Destroys Lives “ A little inaccuracy saves a world of explanation.” This quote by C.E Ayers suggests that even a little lie can save someone from explaining the entire truth of what actually happened. However, a lie can only resolve a situation temporarily. Telling the truth is essential to maintaining a good reputation and trust. However, throughout history there have been many prominent figures that have lied to the public. The false confidence of a lie and the importance of telling the truth were proven in the notorious Watergate scandal and more recently with former professional bicyclist, Lance Armstrong. In the 1970’s, during President Nixon’s reelection campaign,