5 Henry Adams Quotes on Truth

Henry Adams quotes on truth

6. Only on the edge of the grave can man conclude anything.

24. Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

30. Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.

31. No one means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscous.

36. I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.