Have I done anything for society? I have then done more for myself. Let that question and truth be always present to thy mind, and work without cessation.

Quote by William G Simms

Topics: Truth Quotes

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

I think it better that in times like these a poet's mouth be silent, for...

I think it better that in times like these a poet's mouth be silent, for...

Every mind must make its choice between truth and repose. It cannot have both.

Every mind must make its choice between truth and repose. It cannot have both.

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little...

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little...

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

Only 3 types of people tell the truth: Kids, the drunk and the angry.

Only 3 types of people tell the truth: Kids, the drunk and the angry.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Truth is the most powerful thing in the world, since even fiction itself must be...

Truth is the most powerful thing in the world, since even fiction itself must be...

Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and...

Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and...

Real love is always based on truth. Other "love" is always a lie.

Real love is always based on truth. Other

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in...

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in...

The reason truth is stranger than fiction is that truth has a better author.

The reason truth is stranger than fiction is that truth has a better author.

My only wish is I die real cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal.

My only wish is I die real cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal.

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love...

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love...

To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes even better than,...

To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes even better than,...

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust...

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust...

The connoisseur of art must be able to appreciate what is simply beautiful, but the...

The connoisseur of art must be able to appreciate what is simply beautiful, but the...

Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.

Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.