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

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.

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.

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.

Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.