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    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.

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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

by Max Born Found in: Belief Quotes, Truth Quotes,
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How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!

How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!

by Logan Pearsall Smith Found in: Truth Quotes,
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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.

by Boris Pasternak Found in: Truth Quotes,
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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.]

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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.

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Truth is what works.

Truth is what works.

by William James Found in: Truth Quotes,
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Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

by Matthew Arnold Found in: Truth Quotes,
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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.

by Niels Bohr Found in: Truth Quotes, Universe Quotes,
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The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.

The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Truth Quotes,
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