Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease read more

Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it is not accepted by many. -Spinoza.

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.

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.

For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or read more

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.

A truth that's told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.

A truth that's told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not read more

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.