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It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.
It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.
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.]
He said true things, but called them by wrong names.
He said true things, but called them by wrong names.
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.
Craft must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.
Craft must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.
At times truth may not seem probable.
[Fr., Le vrai peut quelquefois n'etre pas vraisemblable.]
At times truth may not seem probable.
[Fr., Le vrai peut quelquefois n'etre pas vraisemblable.]
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for read more
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
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.