Lying as an art form Lying, whether it is telling little white lies, or big fat porkies, is an old practice, and something that, consciously or otherwise, we find ourselves doing on a daily basis. Whether it is saying "I'm alright" to your partner when they ask how you are, to avoid getting into a discussion, or deliberately deceiving someone for your own purposes, lying comes in a number of forms, and it comes easily. …showed first 75 words of 1176 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1176 total…you will become a better liar, whether that is a noble goal is your decision. As the essay outlines, you must weigh up several factors when preparing to lie, whether the lie is absolutely necessary, and what effect the lie will have on the relationship that exists, if any. A lie is a beautiful thing, as long as it comes off. To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies."