Quotes by Samuel Johnson about Truth

Samuel Johnson English author

Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

Every man has a right to utter what he thinks truth, and every other man has a right to knock him down for it. Martyrdom is the test.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

Fraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about truth