The truth is more important than the facts.

Truth can never be told so as to be understood and not be believed.

The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.

The happiness of society is the end of government.

Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.

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

Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.

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

Peace is not something you wish for; it is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away.

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

Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.

Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.

Love truth, but pardon error.

Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.

The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and must therefore be treated with great caution.

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

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.

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