Irony and satire: Notable quotes about historians and poets from The True History

I could not condemn ordinary men for lying, when I saw it in request amongst them that would be counted philosophical persons.
Lucian[1]
The first father and founder of all this foolery was Homer's Ulysses.
Lucian[1]
Such is the spirit of the work, nor is there the smallest doubt that Lucian, once embarked upon his voyage, slipped from his ideal.
Unknown[1]
With pitiless logic he criticized their extravagance and pretension.
Unknown[1]
I do not know that ever I spake any untruth in my life.
Lucian[1]
Space: Lucian's True Story Lucian of Samosata - 160AD