It is always the best policy to speak the truth-- unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

It is always the best policy to speak the truth-- unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease read more

Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it is not accepted by many. -Spinoza.

At times truth may not seem probable.
[Fr., Le vrai peut quelquefois n'etre pas vraisemblable.]

At times truth may not seem probable.
[Fr., Le vrai peut quelquefois n'etre pas vraisemblable.]

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

The truth is cruel, but it can be loved and it makes free those who have loved it.

The truth is cruel, but it can be loved and it makes free those who have loved it.

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

There are no whole truths. All truths are half truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that read more

There are no whole truths. All truths are half truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil.