To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent, that if it praises but small things they become noble.


The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci (Richter, 1888) - XIX Philosophical Maxims. Morals. Polemics and Speculations.

Leonardo da Vinci Quotes

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent,...

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent,...

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent,...

To lie is so vile, that even if it were in speaking well of godly things it would take off something from God's grace; and Truth is so excellent,...