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Truth Quotes by Baruch Spinoza
- Many errors, of a truth, consist merely in the application of the wrong names of things. For if a man says that the lines which…
- Philosophy has no end in view save truth; faith looks for nothing but obedience and piety.
- He who has a true idea, knows at that same time that he has a true idea, nor can he doubt concerning the truth of…
- In practical life we are compelled to follow what is most probable ; in speculative thought we are compelled to follow truth.
- Of all the things that are beyond my power, I value nothing more highly than to be allowed the honor of entering into bonds of…
- We can always get along better by reason and love of truth than by worry of conscience and remorse...we should strive to keep worry from…
- Many errors, of a truth, consist merely in the application of the wrong names of things.
- A good thing which prevents us from enjoying a greater good is in truth an evil.
- Schisms do not originate in a love of truth, which is a source of courtesy and gentleness, but rather in an inordinate desire for supremacy.
- Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it…
- everyone endeavors as much as possible to make others love what he loves, and to hate what he hates... This effort to make everyone approve…
More Truth Quotes
- The trouble with lying and deceiving is that their efficiency depends entirely upon a clear notion of the truth that the liar… — Hannah Arendt
- The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil. — Hannah Arendt
- I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore… — Pietro Aretino
- If you want to annoy your neighbors, tell the truth about them. — Pietro Aretino
- In 1994, when I went back to Haiti from exile, we established a Commission for Truth and Justice and Reconciliation. I passed… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth. — Aristotle
- For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first. — Aristotle
- The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold. — Aristotle
- Truth sits upon the lips of dying men. — Matthew Arnold
- Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist. — Mary Kay Ash
- People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. — Isaac Asimov
- A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. — Isaac Asimov