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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.
There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.
There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.
The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde.
The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde.
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.]
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.
Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.
Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.
A great truth is a truth whose opposite is also a truth.
A great truth is a truth whose opposite is also a truth.
A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
The truth is rarely pure and never simple.
The truth is rarely pure and never simple.
