Who said “When a man lies, he murders some part of the world.”?

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Merlin. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceExcalibur (1981), written by Rospo Pallenberg and John Boorman

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: Excalibur (1981), written by Rospo Pallenberg and John Boorman.

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Merlin (n.d.). When a man lies, he murders some part of the world. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21439-when-a-man-lies-he-murders-some-part/

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Merlin. “When a man lies, he murders some part of the world.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21439-when-a-man-lies-he-murders-some-part/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Merlin. “When a man lies, he murders some part of the world.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21439-when-a-man-lies-he-murders-some-part/.

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