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History (play)2 quotes
They breathe truth that breathe their words in pain. — William Shakespeare · 1595For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth,
Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech
To stir men’s blood. I only speak right on. — William Shakespeare · 1599Tragedy (play)2 quotes
Though thou speakest truth,
Methinks thou speak'st not well. — William Shakespeare · 1616For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth,
Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech
To stir men’s blood. I only speak right on. — William Shakespeare · 1599Mystery1 quote
To tell you the truth, I lied a little. — J.J. Gittes · 1974Mystery (film)1 quote
To tell you the truth, I lied a little. — J.J. Gittes · 1974Neo-noir1 quote
To tell you the truth, I lied a little. — J.J. Gittes · 1974Satire1 quote
Speak the truth and shame the Devil. — Francois Rabelais · 1564Satirical fiction1 quote
Speak the truth and shame the Devil. — Francois Rabelais · 1564