The love of truth has its reward in heaven and even on earth.

The love of truth has its reward in heaven and even on earth.

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.

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

It is always the best policy to speak the truth-- unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

It is always the best policy to speak the truth-- unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.

The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.

Errors like straws upon the surface flow: Who would search for pearls must dive below.

Errors like straws upon the surface flow: Who would search for pearls must dive below.

The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.

The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.

I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.

I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.