The fear of being deceived is the vulgar version of the quest for Truth.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true.
It is a great mystery that though the human heart longs for Truth, in which alone it finds liberation and delight, the first reaction of human beings to Truth is one of hostility and fear!
When one is frightened of the truth then it is never the whole truth that one has an inkling of.
Being afraid to tell the truth because of the projected consequences, whatever it may be, shows a lack of faith and an abundance of fear.
People are always afraid of the truth.
There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings.
Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.
Liars share with those they deceive the desire not to be deceived.
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
When you get people standing up saying, 'I'm going to just tell the truth; what do we have to fear?,' it encourages others, and it creates a counterresponse.