I deny the lawfulness of telling a lie to a sick man for fear of alarming him; you have no business with consequences, you are to tell the truth.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Comment (13 Jun 1784)

In James Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson (1791)

 
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 10-Oct-12
Link to this post | No comments
More quotes by Johnson, Samuel

Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Feedback?