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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!
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.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
Errors like straws upon the surface flow: Who would search for pearls must dive below.
Errors like straws upon the surface flow: Who would search for pearls must dive below.
Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always.
Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
A lie told often enough becomes the truth.