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 are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.

Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world's famine feed.
Speak truly, and each word of thine
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Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world's famine feed.
Speak truly, and each word of thine
Shall be a fruitful seed.
Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed.

But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.

But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

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.

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.

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.