Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now-always and indeed then most truly when it seems read more

Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now-always and indeed then most truly when it seems unsuitable to actual circumstances. -Albert Schweitzer.

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye
will do. He was a read more

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye
will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in
the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a
lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of
it.

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

If it is not true it is very well invented.
[It., Se non e vero, e molto ben trovato.]

Lying is the most simple form of self-defence. -Susan Sontag.

Lying is the most simple form of self-defence. -Susan Sontag.

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.

The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
[Lat., Veritatis absolutus sermo ac semper est simplex.]

The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
[Lat., Veritatis absolutus sermo ac semper est simplex.]

Truth is always served by great minds, even if they fight it.

Truth is always served by great minds, even if they fight it.

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.

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.