Q: When is a true statement a lie? A: When it's falsely presented as a reason for something. Example: "Why were you late to work today?" "The freeway was all b

Q: When is a true statement a lie? A: When it's falsely presented as a reason for something. Example: "Why were you late to work today?" "The freeway was all backed up due to a crash". That might be factually correct, while overlooking the fact that the person overslept and had no chance of making it on time even in normal traffic. People paint all sorts of pictures using facts, but stuck together in deceptive ways. Out of context quotes is a really common thing too.