The truth is more important than the facts. Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 - 1959)
Truth is the only safe ground to stand on. Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815 - 1902)
It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. The weird thing about telling someone they're dying is it tends to focus their priorities. You find out what matters to them. What they're willing to die for. What they're willing to lie for.David Shore
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860)
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. Andre Gide (1869 - 1951)
There are few nudities so objectionable as the naked truth. Agnes Repplier (1855 - 1950)
Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.Abraham Lincoln
Physical deformity, calls forth our charity. But the infinite misfortune of moral deformity calls forth nothing but hatred and vengeance.Clarence Darrow
Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.Clarence Darrow
I am a friend of the working man, and I would rather be his friend, than be one. Clarence Darrow
Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to? Clarence Darrow
Chase after truth like hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat-tails.Clarence Darrow
If you're choking in a restaurant you can just say the magic words, 'Heimlich maneuver,' and all will be well. Trouble is, it's difficult to say 'Heimlich maneuver' when you're choking to death.Eddie Izzard
The energy of the mind is the essence of life.Aristotle
The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.Aristotle
If things do not turn out as we wish, we should wish for them as they turn out. Aristotle
Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. Aristotle
Like the light in the dark of dismal night,Let your self stand out as glowing, warm, and welcome. Validivar
Don't judge those who try and fail, judge those who fail to try.
One who makes no mistakes never makes anything
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