Truth Quotes

What is truth? These quotes explore honesty, reality, and the courage it takes to face both.

40912 quotes

"Verum esse ipsum factum"
Giambattista Vico
"The true pattern of eternal things is truth itself"
Giambattista Vico
"The truth of things is confirmed by the works they produce"
Giambattista Vico
"Truth cannot be divided or compromised"
Giambattista Vico
P
"The pursuit of eloquence is the pursuit of truth."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"The ancients understood truths we are only beginning to rediscover."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"A single well-chosen word can illuminate an entire truth."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"The text speaks differently to each reader, yet truth remains constant."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"The pursuit of perfection in writing is the pursuit of truth."
Poliziano Angelo
"The pursuit of truth requires courage above all else."
Émilie du Châtelet
"Truth requires us to abandon comfortable lies."
Émilie du Châtelet
"Truth is often uncomfortable, but always worthwhile."
Émilie du Châtelet
P
"In the pursuit of truth, we must be willing to question everything we have been taught."
Pico della Mirandola
P
"Truth emerges from the clash of different perspectives and ideas."
Pico della Mirandola
G
"Truth cannot be hidden permanently; it emerges like the sun through passing clouds."
Giambattista della Porta
G
"Truth has a peculiar quality—it rings true even to those unwilling to believe it."
Giambattista della Porta
"I have seen that truth is often less important than perception."
Catherine de Medici
I
"I have always valued those who speak truth, even when it is difficult."
Isabella d'Este
M
"Truth is unified; error is always fragmented and contradictory."
Marsilio Ficino
M
"Truth requires no defense; falsehood alone fears examination."
Marsilio Ficino
"Truth is confirmed by its consistency across different sources and times."
Giambattista Vico
P
"Truth hides not in shadows but in the light of scrutiny."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"Flattery corrupts the mind; truth alone strengthens it."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"Wisdom without expression is like light hidden beneath a bushel."
Poliziano Angelo
P
"Those who love truth must first learn to love learning."
Poliziano Angelo
"A promise is a debt to honor."
Catherine de Medici
"I have always thought that the errors of the great are worthy of examination."
Émilie du Châtelet
"The pursuit of truth requires both passion and reason."
Émilie du Châtelet
"Truth cannot be suppressed by those who fear it."
Émilie du Châtelet
G
"Truth has a way of revealing itself to those who search earnestly."
Giambattista della Porta