A lie runs fast, but the truth catches up.

What it means

Lies get a head start, but they do not win the race. Sooner or later the truth arrives and passes them. Tell it straight and be patient.

The source

"A lie runs fast, but the truth catches up." This Italian proverb is recorded in Bohn, A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs (1857), Italian Proverbs. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

"Benchè la bugia sia veloce, la verità l'arriva."

Original Italian, Bohn, A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs (1857), Italian Proverbs. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "A lie runs fast, but the truth catches up." mean?

Lies get a head start, but they do not win the race. Sooner or later the truth arrives and passes them. Tell it straight and be patient.

Who said "A lie runs fast, but the truth catches up."?

Italian proverb. Source: Bohn, A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs (1857), Italian Proverbs.

What is the original Italian?

Benchè la bugia sia veloce, la verità l'arriva. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

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"A lie runs fast, but the truth catches up." (Italian proverb, Bohn, A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs (1857), Italian Proverbs, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-lie-runs-fast-but-the-truth-catches