Truth Quotes

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

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"Truth cannot be hidden forever; it will always come to light."
Crazy Horse
C
"A moment of truth is worth a lifetime of comfort."
Crazy Horse
"A single seed of integrity is worth more than a harvest of deception."
Chandragupta Maurya
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"Truth may be bitter, but it is the only nourishment for the soul."
Ashoka
A
"In the presence of death, all pretense falls away."
Ashoka
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"When a man lies about little things, he will lie about big things too."
Sitting Bull
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"A lie has a short life, but the truth lives forever."
Sitting Bull
S
"To give your word is to give your heart."
Sitting Bull
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"Your word is your bond—make sure it means something."
Alvin York
A
"Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply tell the truth."
Alvin York
C
"A promise made is a debt to be paid with honor."
Crazy Horse
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"The truth may wound, but lies destroy."
Crazy Horse
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"Treachery does not run in my blood. I was born a Bedonkohe Apache."
Geronimo
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"Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade."
Geronimo
G
"The government's words are like wind—they pass through without substance."
Geronimo
G
"The silence of the desert is more honest than the words of men."
Geronimo
"The truth may be bitter, but its roots run deep."
Chandragupta Maurya
"A reputation takes years to build and moments to destroy."
Chandragupta Maurya
"What is promised must be delivered, or promises become worthless."
Chandragupta Maurya
"The moment of truth comes not in victory, but in how victory is used."
Chandragupta Maurya
"The spirits of our ancestors cry out for justice. We cannot ignore their voices."
Tecumseh
"A man who breaks his word is less than a man; he is nothing."
Tecumseh
"The white man speaks with two tongues and a forked heart. Trust only in your own people."
Tecumseh
"Truth cannot be killed, no matter how hard some try to bury it."
Tecumseh
A
"Truth is like the sun; you cannot hide from it for long."
Audie Murphy
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"Truth will always prevail in the end."
Audie Murphy
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"Harsh speech is not proper; one should speak in a manner that is gentle and kind."
Ashoka
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"One should speak truthfully, but not in a manner that causes harm; wisdom lies in discerning the right time and place."
Ashoka
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"One should always choose the path of righteousness, even if it is difficult or unpopular."
Ashoka
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"One should cultivate the virtues of honesty, integrity, and transparency in all dealings."
Ashoka