Hilary Mantel Quotes

Truth is scary. Truth has bad breath at times

The truth is a bully we all pretend to like

What is terrible when you seek the truth is that you find it.

In the long run, the most unpleasant truth is a safer companion than a pleasant falsehood.

The kids from the streets don't want preaching or messages. They want what they can identify with. They want to hear about the reality of their situation, not fairy tales. They don't care if it's ugly; they just want reality.

The thing about the truth is, not a lot of people can handle it.

A truth that disheartens because it is true is of more value than the most stimulating of falsehoods.

Truth has rough flavours if we bite it through.

Too much truth is uncouth.

The truth is not always what we want to hear.

People can choose between the sweet lie or the bitter truth. I say the bitter truth, but many people don't want to hear it.

Truth is a rough, honest, helter-skelter terrier that none like to see brought into their drawing rooms.

Just because the truth is unpopular doesn't mean that it should not be proclaimed.

No. Harsh truth was better than comfortable lies. It had to be.

Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.

Why would anybody lie? The truth is always more colourful.

There's more beauty in the truth even if it is dreadful beauty.

The life of truth is cold.

Truth is often uncomfortable. It is only comforting to those who do not wish to ignore it. Then, truth becomes not only comforting, but inspiring.

Upon my word, I think the truth is the hardest missile one can be pelted with.

I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die.

Truth is so often disconcerting.

Some truth has no nourishment in it.

Homely truth is unpalatable.

Truth doesn't have to be liked. It only has to be spoken. Speak it out. The truth may hurt you, but it will set you free.