For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know read more

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth read more

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.

Women should be obscene and not heard.

Women should be obscene and not heard.

Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth.

Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth.

... when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

... when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you read more

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always.

Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always.