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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The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure.

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Pansies
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Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1929 1920s 20th century
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Citation

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Such truth as opposeth no man's profit nor pleasure is to all men welcome.

Thomas Hobbes

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Truth

Author

Thomas Hobbes
Source
Leviathan
Genre
Political literature Philosophical literature
Language
English
Time
1651 1650s 17th century
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Original Citation

Hobbes, Thomas. Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil. London: Andrew Crooke, 1651, pt. 4, a review and conclusion.

Current Citation

Hobbes, Thomas. Leviathan, edited by Christopher Brooke. Penguin Classics, 2017, pt. 4, a review and conclusion.