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As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.
I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of read more
The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.
What is laid down, ordered, factual is never enough to embrace the whole truth: life always spills over the rim read more
What is laid down, ordered, factual is never enough to embrace the whole truth: life always spills over the rim of every cup. -Boris Pasternak.
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again:
Th' eternal years of God are hers;
But Error, wounded, read more
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again:
Th' eternal years of God are hers;
But Error, wounded, writhes in pain,
And dies among his worshippers.
Truth is often attended with danger.
[Lat., Pericula veritati saepe contigua.]
Truth is often attended with danger.
[Lat., Pericula veritati saepe contigua.]
The wise boldly pick up a truth as soon as they hear it. Don't wait or a moment, or you'll read more
The wise boldly pick up a truth as soon as they hear it. Don't wait or a moment, or you'll lose your head.
