Comment by BlueTemplar

> As Mark Twain said, “A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.” Actually he probably didn’t say that—but everyone keeps saying he did, illustrating the point perfectly.

It was Gandalf who said that of course. And before you try to contradict me, let me point out that Gandalf is a wizard that has no need to bother with silly things like spacetime continuity.

P.S.: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/07/13/truth/

> In conclusion, there exists a family of expressions contrasting the dissemination of lies and truths, and these adages have been evolving for more than 300 years. Jonathan Swift can properly be credited with the statement he wrote in 1710 [(that does not mention footwear yet)].