2 Radiant, as high Truth, cherished, best at winning strength, Truth based upon the statute that supports th 3 This light, the best of lights, supreme, all−conquering, winner of riches, is exalted with high laud. 4 Beaming forth splendour with thy light, thou hast attained heaven's lustrous realm.RV 170 (2) · Rig Veda · null
RV 170 (2)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth.Quran 2:42 · Quran · The Cow
They who know truth in truth, and untruth in untruth, arrive at truth, and follow true desires.Dhp 1.12 · Dhammapada · The Twin-Verses
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.John 17:17 · Bible · John
Stopp’d in the tumult Cleobulus lies, Beneath Oïleus’ arm, a living prize; A living prize not long the Trojan stood; The thirsty falchion drank his reeking blood: Plunged in his throat the smoking weapon lies; Black death, and fate unpitying, seal his eyes.Iliad 16.33 · Iliad · 16
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