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By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.
By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.
Truth makes many appeals, not the least of which is its power to shock.
Truth makes many appeals, not the least of which is its power to shock.
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.
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. -Niels Bohr.
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
Three things cannot long be hidden the sun, the moon, and the truth. -Confucious.
Three things cannot long be hidden the sun, the moon, and the truth. -Confucious.
To say the truth, though I say 't that should not say 't.
To say the truth, though I say 't that should not say 't.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing wrong with this, except that it ain't so.
Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing wrong with this, except that it ain't so.
