Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.

Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.

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.

There is no 'way to peace,' there is only 'peace.

Truth is on the side of the oppressed.

The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism.

I speak the truth not so much as I would, but as much as I dare, and I dare a little more as I grow older.

Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.

No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.

Tell the truth boldly, whether it hurts or not. Never pander to weakness. If truth is too much for intelligent people and sweeps them away, let them go; the sooner the better.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

It isn't enough to talk about peace; one must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it; one must work at it.

The truth is not for all men but only for those who seek it.

Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.

Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else

A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.

If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.