The public will accept a lie that is constantly repeated if ... - Ida B. Wells

"The public will accept a lie that is constantly repeated if the truth is never told."

Ida B. Wells Truth

Investigative Journalist American 1862–1931

More from Ida B. Wells

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."

"I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap."

"Tell the truth and the devil take the hindmost."

"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."