Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

'Tis not antiquity, nor author,
That makes truth truth, altho' time's daughter.

'Tis not antiquity, nor author,
That makes truth truth, altho' time's daughter.

Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth.'

Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth.'

The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be read more

The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.

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.

God forbid that Truth should be confined to Mathematical
Demonstration!

God forbid that Truth should be confined to Mathematical
Demonstration!

Truth has not such an urgent air.
[Fr., La verite n'a point cet air impetueux.]

Truth has not such an urgent air.
[Fr., La verite n'a point cet air impetueux.]

Great is truth, and strongest of all.

Great is truth, and strongest of all.

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

Truth exists; only lies are invented.