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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.
God offers to every mind its choice between truth and repose. Take which you please; you can never have both.
God offers to every mind its choice between truth and repose. Take which you please; you can never have both.
Truth exists. Only lies are invented.
Truth exists. Only lies are invented.
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever read more
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened.
For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
Everything deep is also simple and can be reproduced simply as long as its reference to the whole truth is read more
Everything deep is also simple and can be reproduced simply as long as its reference to the whole truth is maintained. But what matters is not what is witty but what is true.
If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.
If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.
It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.
It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.
