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

Peace is always beautiful.

I quote others only to better express myself.

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

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

It is not truth that matters, but victory

Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.

The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.

The past is but the beginning of a beginning, and all that is and has been is but the twilight of the dawn.

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.

No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.

It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth.

Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.

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

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.

To be honest, one must be inconsistent.