Truth.
Truth is a multifaceted concept that has captivated the minds of philosophers, leaders, and thinkers throughout history.
It permeates our existence, shaping our beliefs, guiding our actions, and influencing our relationships. Quotes about truth offer profound insights into its nature, revealing both its complexity and its necessity in our lives. As we explore these reflections, we uncover the wisdom of those who have grappled with truth in its many forms—be it personal, societal, or universal.
This collection invites you to ponder the essence of truth and inspires a deeper understanding of its vital role in shaping our reality.
Editors Pick
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined. Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself
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Rumi
Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is.
And you must bend to its power or live a lie.
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Miyamoto Musashi
“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.
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Rene Descartes”
All Quotes on Truth
There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.
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Mencius
Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words.
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Xunzi
Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.
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Augustine of Hippo
The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.
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Augustine of Hippo
Do not consider it proof just because it is written in books, for a liar who will deceive with his tongue will not hesitate to do the same with his pen.
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Maimonides
Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it.
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Maimonides
Do not be envious! For if we envy others, then they in turn will envy us. The evils of envy know no limit
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Prince Shotoku
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined. Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself
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Rumi
Satisfaction linked with dishonor or with harm to others is a prison for the seeker.
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Zoroaster
Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is.
And you must bend to its power or live a lie.
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Miyamoto Musashi
“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.
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Rene Descartes”