Who said "The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it."?

This quote is attributed to Brendan Behan.

The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. - Brendan Behan

"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it."

Brendan Behan Truth

Playwright Novelist Irish 1923–1964

"I am a daylight atheist."

"There is no such thing as bad publicity except your own obituary."

"I respect kindness to great degree but I do not depend on it."

"The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on."

"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."