I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or read more

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.

How sweet the words of Truth, breath'd from the lips of Love.

How sweet the words of Truth, breath'd from the lips of Love.

Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.

Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.

I do not want faith, I want knowledge. I do not want hope, I want truth.

I do not want faith, I want knowledge. I do not want hope, I want truth.

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not read more

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.

Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section read more

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.

Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.