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.

There are truths that are not for all men, nor for all times.

There are truths that are not for all men, nor for all times.

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know read more

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.

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.

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.

Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived

Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

Goodness is a special kind of truth and beauty. It is truth and beauty in human behavior.

Goodness is a special kind of truth and beauty. It is truth and beauty in human behavior.

Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.

Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.