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Truth Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- A new truth is a truth, an old error is an error.
- When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.
- I have lived a long time, sir, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth - that God governs…
- Do you sincerely declare that you love mankind in general, of what profession or religion soever? Do you think any person ought to be harmed…
- I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the…
- I grew convinced that truth, sincerity and integrity in dealings between man and man were of the utmost importance to the felicity of life, and…
- You must not, when you have gained a victory, use any triumphing or insulting expressions, nor show too much of the pleasure you feel; but…
- Truth and sincerity have a certain distinguishing native lustre about them which cannot be perfectly counterfeited; they are like fire and flame, that cannot be…
- You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.
- The Sting of a reproach, is the Truth of it.
- Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?
- When men differ in opinion, both sides ought equally to have the advantage of being heard by the public; when Truth and Error have fair…
- A little sturdiness when superiors are much in the wrong sometimes occasions consideration. And there is truth in the old saying that if you make…
- Half a truth is often a great lie.
- I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs…
- The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
- I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the faults I…
- Every other sect supposes itself in possession of the truth, and that those who differ are so far in the wrong. Like a man traveling…
- Honesty is the best policy.
- A lie stands on one leg, truth on two.
- Before Noah, men having only water to drink, could not find the truth. Accordingly...they became abominably wicked, and they were justly exterminated by the water…
- Like a man travelling in foggy weather, those at some distance before him on the road he sees wrapped up in the fog, as well…
- Half the truth is often a great lie.
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