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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
How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!
How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!
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 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.]
If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not read more
If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
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.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
