Don't lie if you don't have to.

A scientist's aim in a discussion with his colleagues is not to persuade, but to clarify.

I'm all in favor of the democratic principle that one idiot is as good as one genius, but I draw the line when someone takes the next step and concludes that t…

The people who have sufficient passion for the truth to give the truth a chance to prevail, if it runs counter to their bias, are in a minority. How important …

Thou must be true thyself, If thou the truth wouldst teach; Thy soul must overflow, if thou Another's soul would'st reach! It needs the overflow of heart To gi…

Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and if you speak, speak accordingly.

A man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar.