Ask Me No Questions, I’ll Tell You No Lies 🤐
Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies - If you want the truth, better not ask directly. Listed in the Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, this saying recurs throughout 150 years of English literature, from Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer (1773), where the lies are “fibs,” to George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman (1903).
Related & Similar Terms:
- Don’t ask, don’t tell: A more modern concept about the need-to-know basis.
- Ignorance is bliss: Sometimes, it’s just better not to know.
- What you don’t know won’t hurt you: Keeping the peace through the fine art of oblivion.
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.” - Anonymous
Recommended Literature, Songs & More:
- Books: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (Ever danced around questions? This book practically does the cha-cha.)
- Movies: Liar Liar (1997) starring Jim Carrey (A hilarious take on what happens when truth regulation goes haywire.)
- Songs: “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac (Exactly what might happen if you caught them off guard!)
- Proverbs: Silence is golden (Sometimes keeping mum is worth its weight in gold.)
Inspirational Note: “To know when to laugh is to know when to dodge.”
Thank you for exploring the art of evading questions with us! Remember, sometimes the best response is no response at all. Stay witty, stay curious.
— P. L. Paradoxia
