29th July 2010

(William) Paley’s Law

William S. Paley

White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion.

Source: William Paley, The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, 1785

A cleric, philosopher and teacher, the Principles was derived from Paley’s lectures, and was used as a textbook at Cambridge University for many years.


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