Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Solon Quote “A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.” ~ Solon (c.638 BC-558 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker, Lyric poet, renowned as a founding father of the Athenian polis, one of the Seven Sages of GreeceAttributed Deception , Integrity , Proverbs , Truth Ratings and Comments Reply J Carlton, Calgary 4/10/12 A half truth is designed to obscure the actual truth. Therefore it is a lie. 2 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/17/19 The Democratic Party, along with its weaponized ecclesiastical arm (MSM) not only exaggerates one of their gods (Vladimir Lenin) dogmas: "A lie told often enough becomes the truth" but, has taken the quote to extreme new heights. Reply Ronw13, Oregon 9/17/19 Sadly such is the path of socialism/communisum within any nation that speaks of Liberty and Freedom from oppression. Church and State ! Reply Mary, MI 9/17/19 Reply jim k, Austin 9/17/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Solon quote is found in these categories: Deception quotes Integrity quotes Proverbs quotes Truth quotes About Solon Bio of Solon Quotations by Solon Books by/about Solon Solon videos Solon on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Solon