Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world's famine feed.
Speak truly, and each word of thine
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Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world's famine feed.
Speak truly, and each word of thine
Shall be a fruitful seed.
Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.

Arm thyself for the truth!

Arm thyself for the truth!

Truth exists. Only lies are invented.

Truth exists. Only lies are invented.

The search for truth is more precious than its possession.

The search for truth is more precious than its possession.

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.

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.

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.

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.