The truth is often a terrible weapon of aggression. It is possible to lie, and even murder with truth.

Alfred Adler

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Topic

Truth

Author

Alfred Adler

Source

The Problem of Neurosis

Genre

Psychological literature

Language

Unclear

Time

1929 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Psychologist Writer

From

Austria Europe

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Citation

Adler, Alfred. Problems of Nerosis. Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1930.

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Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.

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Topic
Pacificism and nonviolence
Speaker
Mahatma Gandhi
Medium
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Language
English
Time
1922 1920s 20th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Gandhi, Mahatma. Speech at his trial. The Great Trial of 1922. 18 Mar. 1922, Ahmedabad, India.

Current Citation

Gandhi, Mahatma. The Power of Nonviolent Resistance: Selected Writings, edited by Tridip Suhrud. Penguin Classics, 2019, pt. 1, ch. 9.

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Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.

Mark Twain

Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World

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Topic
Truth

Author

Mark Twain
Source
Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
Genre
Travel writing
Statement Type
Joke
Language
English
Time
1897 1890s 19th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Twain, Mark. Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Hartford: American Publishing Company, 1897, ch. 7.

Current Citation

Twain, Mark. "Following the Equator." Mark Twain: A Tramp Abroad, Following the Equator, Other Travels, edited by Roy Blount Jr. Library of America, 2010, ch. 7.