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In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

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.

How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!

How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!

If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.

If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.

The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie--diliberate, contrived, and dishonest--but the myth--persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.

The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie--diliberate, contrived, and dishonest--but the myth--persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.

There are truths that are not for all men, nor for all times.

There are truths that are not for all men, nor for all times.

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.]

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.