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Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.
Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.
If one tells the truth, one is sure sooner or later to be found out
If one tells the truth, one is sure sooner or later to be found out
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.
Never assume the obvious is true.
Never assume the obvious is true.
Truth exists. Only lies are invented.
Truth exists. Only lies are invented.
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.
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.]
Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing read more
Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. -Winston Churchill.
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.