Henceforth let no man of us lie, for we have seen that…
““Henceforth let no man of us lie, for we have seen that openness wins the inner and outer world and that there is no single exception, and that never since our earth gathered itself in a mass have deceit or subterfuge or prevarication attracted its smallest particle or the faintest tinge of a shade—and that through the enveloping wealth and rank of a state or the whole republic of states a sneak or sly person shall be discovered and despised. . . . and that the soul has never been once fooled and never can be fooled. . . . and thrift without the loving nod of the soul is only a foetid puff. . . . and there never grew up in any of the continents of the globe nor upon any planet or satellite or star, nor upon the asteroids, nor in any part of ethereal space, nor in the midst of density, nor under the fluid wet of the sea, nor in that condition which precedes the birth of babes, nor at any time during the changes of life, nor in that condition that follows what we term death, nor in any stretch of abeyance or action afterward of vitality, nor in any process of formation or reformation anywhere, a being whose instinct hated the truth.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A call for absolute honesty, asserting that truth is universal, unchanging, and ultimately recognized across all realms and states of existence.
In simple terms: Truth is universal and inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Deceit is futile; truth prevails.
Themes
honesty
integrity
universal truth
moral philosophy
human nature
Mood
solemn
inspirational
determined
Type
maxim
philosophical statement
call to action
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal relationships
- organizational culture
- legal testimony
- educational settings
Key Concepts
truth
deception
soul
societal order
Practical Applications
- ethical decision‑making
- building trust in teams
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure truthfulness in societies?
- How does personal integrity affect collective well‑being?