Ann Druyan Quotes

Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be: why then should we desire to be deceived?

The truth cannot be deceptive, and one who sees it cannot be deceived.

Truth cannot be defeated.

I always felt that a scientist owes the world only one thing, and that is the truth as he sees it. If the truth contradicts deeply held beliefs, that is too bad. Tact and diplomacy are fine in international relations, in politics, perhaps even in business; in science only one thing matters, and that is the facts.

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

Truth is a great flirt.

The safest words are always those which bring us most directly to facts.

I always felt that a scientist owes the world only one thing, and that is the truth as he sees it.

As scientists, we need to not be afraid of the truth.

Truth is truth, whether labeled 'science' or 'religion.'

Truth exists; only lies are invented.

The thing about science is that it's an accurate picture of the world.

It always takes the truth a little bit longer to cross the finish line.

If we were to abandon concern for what is true, what is false, and what remains indeterminate, the world would be totally chaotic. Even those who deny the importance of truth, on the one hand, are quick to jump on anyone who is caught lying.

People are always afraid of the truth.

If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth.

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

The truth is more important than the facts

It takes as much time and trouble to pull down a falsehood as to build up a truth.

Truth: An ingenious compound of desirability and appearance …

There are no secrets in science.

Nature admits no lie.

Reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled.

I seek the truth.

Science is a wonderful way of getting out what's real.