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Sophocles Quotes about Truth

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The truth is always the strongest argument.

The truth is always the strongest argument.

Sophocles
Truth, Understanding, Prussia
"Phædra". Play by Sophocles, Fragment 737,

What people believe prevails over the truth.

Sophocles
Truth, Believe, Divorce
Sophocles, Hugh Lloyd-Jones (1996). “Sophocles: Fragments”, p.37, Harvard University Press

Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)

Sophocles
Truth, Hate, Delay

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.

Sophocles
Truth, Honesty, Lying
"Creusa". Play by Sophocles, fragment 323,

Truth is always straightforward.

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Truth, Truth Is, Straightforward

The truth is ever best.

Sophocles
Truth, Truth Is
Sophocles (1824). “The Tragedies: In Two Volumes”, p.282

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