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Deceit is always exposed by the bright light of truth.
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Shot on location in the still smoldering streets of Beirut, Circle of Deceit is a film of riveting tension and passionate eloquence now available for the first time on US DVD and video.
Love and War 2007
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Shot on location in the still smoldering streets of Beirut, Circle of Deceit is a film of riveting tension and passionate eloquence now available for the first time on US DVD and video.
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Deceit is personified; lusts are its servants and tools.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721
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Deceit is not always presented with a fanatical face (like Beck’s).
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Deceit, which is the natural weapon of defense used by the weak creature against the strong, then ceases to be confined within the limits assigned by the sense of self-respect and by the restraints of education.
The Black Robe Wilkie Collins 1856
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And it was to the temple of the unbelievers that we first came, and there I saw some worshipping a human form, others the sun, the moon and a countless other like gods down to onions and garlic; and a great goddess called Deceit was universally worshipped.
The Visions of the Sleeping Bard Ellis Wynne 1702
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'' 'Deceit' '' is the deliberate distortion or denial of the truth with an intent to trick or fool another.
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'' 'Deceit' '' is the deliberate distortion or denial of the truth with an intent to trick or fool another.
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