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Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.

Matthew Arnold
Death, Truth, Men
'Sohrab and Rustum' (1853) l. 656

We must hold fast to the austere but true doctrine as to what really governs politics and saves or destroys states. Having in mind things true, things elevated, things just, things pure, things amiable, things of good report; having these in mind, studying and loving these, is what saves states.

Matthew Arnold
Truth, Mind, Doctrine
Matthew Arnold (1912). “Thoughts on Education: Chosen from the Writings of Matthew Arnold”

Truth illuminates and gives joy; and it is by the bond of joy, not of pleasure, that men's spirits are indissolubly held.

Matthew Arnold
Truth, Men, Giving
Matthew Arnold (1865). “Essays in Criticism”, p.251

But thou, my son, study to make prevail One colour in thy life, the hue of truth.

Matthew Arnold
Truth, Son, Hue
Matthew Arnold (2013). “Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold (Illustrated)”, p.381, Delphi Classics

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