The seeking for truth is better than its loveless possession.

The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it.

Truth is sought not because it is truth but because it is good.

Knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable.

But knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable.

That which is clearly known hath less terror than that which is but hinted at and guessed.

Those who seek the truth run the risk of finding it.

But we are always to keep in mind that it is safer to trust the consequences of a right principle, than reasonings in support of a bad one.

It is my belief... that the truth is generally preferable to lies.

No good coming from the truth? Knowing the truth is always good. And better that it’s us discovering it than someone else, right?

We wish to find the truth, no matter where it lies. But to find the truth we need imagination and skepticism both. We will not be afraid to speculate, but we will be careful to distinguish speculation from fact.

I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.

But is it not safer to adhere to a right pinciple, and trust to its consequences, than confide in the reasoning however specious in favor of a wrong one. [sic!]

Beware of the truth, gentle Sister. Although much sought after, truth can be dangerous to the seeker. Myths and reassuring lies are much easier to find and believe. If you find a truth, even a temporary one, it can demand that you make painful changes. Conceal your truths within words. Natural ambiguity will protect you then.