By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.

By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.

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.

To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.

To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.

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.

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.

Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth.'

Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth.'

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

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.

A truth that's told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.

A truth that's told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.