... the desire for truth must take precedence over all other desires.
To be sure, the doctrine of a personal God interfering with natural events could never be refuted, in the real sense, by science, for this doctrine can always take refuge in those domains in which scientific knowledge has not yet been able to set foot. But I am persuaded that such behavior on the part of the representatives of religion would not only be unworthy but also fatal. For a doctrine which is able to maintain itself not in clear light, but only in the dark, will of necessity lose its effect on mankind, with incalculable harm to human progress.
It is difficult to say what truth is, but sometimes it is so easy to recognize a falsehood.
Ethical axioms are found and tested not very differently from the axioms of science. Truth is what stands the test of experience.
In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.
Truth is what stands the test of experience.
As for the search for truth, I know from my own painful searching, with its many blind alleys, how hard it is to take a reliable step, be it ever so small, towards the understanding of that which is truly significant.
With the affairs of active human beings it is different. Here knowledge of truth alone does not suffice; on the contrary this knowledge must continually be renewed by ceaseless effort, if it is not to be lost. It resembles a statue of marble which st
The right to search for the truth implies also a duty; one must not conceal any part of what one has recognized to be the truth.
I believe that whoever tries to think things through honestly will soon recognize how unworthy and even fatal is the traditional bias against Negroes. What can the man of good will do to combat this deeply rooted prejudice? He must have the courage to set an example by words and deed, and must watch lest his children become influenced by racial bias.
The truth of a theory is in your mind, not in your eyes.
It is true that the grasping of truth is not possible without empirical basis. However, the deeper we penetrate and the more extensive and embracing our theories become the less empirical knowledge is needed to determine those theories.
The right to search for truth implies also a duty.
Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the Gods.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with the important matters.
It is open to every man to choose the direction of his striving; and also every man may draw comfort from Lessing's fine saying, that the search for truth is more precious than its possession.
The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with joy are goodness, beauty, and truth.
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.
Although I am a typical loner in my daily life, my awareness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has prevented me from feelings of isolation.
I believe that Gandhi’s views were the most enlightened of all the political men in our time. We should strive to do things in his spirit: not to use violence in fighting for our cause, but by non-participation in anything you believe is evil.
Though love repine, and reason chafe, There came a voice without reply, - Truth is what stands the test of experience.