Painted error appears in many things more probable than naked truth; and again and again conquers truth by reasoning.

Explanation

A well-dressed falsehood often appears more plausible than plain truth — advocates and tribunals must guard against sophisticated arguments that obscure simple facts.

Where this applies

• The other side is making a sophisticated but false argument that sounds more convincing than the plain truth.
• Their lawyer's polished argument is making the simple facts look less believable.
• A well-crafted lie is being presented more convincingly than the naked truth.