Truth
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There is no such source of error as the pursuit of truth
Some men love truth so much that they seem to be in continual fear lest she should catch a cold on overexposure
For truth is precious and divine, too rich a pearl for carnal swine
Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well
All truth is not to be told at all times
Truth may be stretched, but cannot be broken, and always gets above falsehood, as does oil above water
Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above water
Truth never damages a cause that is just
The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent
God is, even though the whole world deny him. Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained
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