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Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
For truth is precious and divine;
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
Nobody dies nowadays of fatal truths: there are too many antidotes to them.
Nobody dies nowadays of fatal truths: there are too many antidotes to them.
The greatest friend of truth is time, her greatest enemy is prejudice, and her constant companion humility. -Charles Colton.
The greatest friend of truth is time, her greatest enemy is prejudice, and her constant companion humility. -Charles Colton.
The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.
The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.
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.
How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!
How awful to reflect that what people say of us is true!
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth read more
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.