But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
The truth is more important than the facts.
No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.
Truth is a tendency.
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
It takes a certain ingenuous faith- but I have it -to believe that people who read and reflect more likely than not come to judge things with liberality and truth.
A first rate soup is better than a second rate painting.
Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.
A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.
How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be when there's no help in the truth.
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
Tell the truth boldly, whether it hurts or not. Never pander to weakness. If truth is too much for intelligent people and sweeps them away, let them go; the sooner the better.
