Truth

Truth

Truth is most often used to mean in accord with fact or reality or fidelity to an original or to a standard or ideal.

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Famous quotes containing the word truth:

    “For want of me the world’s course will not fail:
    When all its work is done, the lie shall rot;
    The truth is great, and shall prevail,
    When none cares whether it prevail or not.”
    —Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (1823–1896)

    “The lawyer’s truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
    —Bible: New Testament Jesus, in John, 8:32.

    These words are inscribed on the wall of the main lobby at the CIA headquarters, Langley, Virginia.