The credit got by a lie lasts only till the truth comes out.
More Latin Proverbs:
Often a silent face has voice and words.Latin
Him whom Jove would destroy he first deprives of his reason. [Arrogant, insolent, and vainglorious people work out their own ruin.]
Latin
By good means or bad.
Latin
Gather flowers while the morning sun lasts.
Latin
It is vain to do that by a multitude which a few can accomplish.
Latin
The ox in a strange stall often casts a longing look towards the door.
Latin