As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

—Josh Billings

About Josh Billings

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Henry Wheeler Shaw (April 21, 1818 – October 14, 1885), better known by the pen name Josh Billings, was a 19th-century American humorist and lecturer.

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The time to pray is not when we are in a tight spot but just as soon as we get out of it.

—Josh Billings

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

—Josh Billings

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

—Josh Billings

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money.

—Josh Billings

That's the beauty of argument-if you argue correctly, you're never wrong.

—Josh Billings

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Truth is the only safe ground to stand on.

—Elizabeth Cady Stanton

It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. The weird thing about telling someone they're dying is it tends to focus their priorities. You find out what matters to them. What they're willing to die for. What they're willing to lie for.

Chase after truth like hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat-tails.

—Clarence Darrow

Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

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