Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it

Quote by Charles Simmons

Topics: Truth Quotes

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to...

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it...

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by...

Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.

Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.

True greatness consists in being great in little things.

True greatness consists in being great in little things.

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.

Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues...

Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues...

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow...

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow...

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter...

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter...