The greater the truth, the greater the libel



The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Prov. It is more offensive to say something damaging and true about someone than it is to tell a damaging lie. Jill: Fred's really upset. Someone's started a rumor that he's unfaithful to his wife. Jane: But it's true. Jill: Yeah, but the greater the truth, the greater the libel.
See also: greater, libel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HartwinHAHRT-veen (German)German, Ancient Germanic
Jakov-Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
HeulwenHIEL-wenWelsh
Rodolfo-Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Aalis-Medieval French
Phocas-Ancient Greek (Latinized)