42 It seems a very simple thing to tell the truth, but, beyond all questions, there is nothing half so easy as lying.
(A) Though it may appear simple, telling the truth is not as difficult as telling lies.
(B) Though it may appear simple, telling the truth is certainly far more difficult than telling lies.
(C) Though it may appear difficult, telling the truth is definitely less questionable than telling lies.
(D) Though it may appear easy, telling lies is believed by honest people to be the most difficult thing.