We know the truth, not only by the reason, but by the heart.

And then she understood the devilish cunning of the enemies’ plan. By mixing a little truth with it they had made their lie far stronger.

If most of us remain ignorant of ourselves, it is because self-knowledge is painful and we prefer the pleasures of illusion.

The truth is not wonderful enough to suit the newspapers; so they enlarge upon it and invent ridiculous embellishments.

The truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.

And even a liar can be scared into telling the truth, same as honest man can be tortured into telling a life.

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.