Jack Nicholson Quotes

Nothing makes a man, or a body of men, as mad as the truth. If there is no truth in it, they laugh it off.

Many people would rather have fine words and false hopes than the truth which is unacceptable.

It takes a long time to realize a situation is for real, and then you finally face it.

We can't hide from the truth.

People often claim to hunger for truth, but seldom like the taste when it's served up.

Are you conceding?' he says, his mouth falling open with mock surprise. 'Seems like that serum did you some good after all...' I shove him as hard as I can. 'Take that back. Take it back now.' 'Okay, okay!' He puts up his hands. 'It's just... I'm not very nice either, you know. That's why I like you so- ' 'Out!' I shout, pointing at the door.

Reality is not easy, but all this make-believe doesn't make it easier.

Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.

I'm a fan of the truth... even if it's painfully hard to accept.

you're the liar" - Mimi Force

The only part of you that hurts when you're given the truth is the part that lives on lies.

If you catch somebody doing something wrong, he will just cringe away and curl up. He will not listen anymore. Instead, he will think of how he can counterattack.

I think that in a general sense, the idea of getting comfortable with the truth in life is uncomfortable.

The myth works to make the very real things people don't want to look at visible for them.

An enemy is anyone who tells the truth about you.

I think there is one smashing rule: never face the facts.

Some folks never handle the truth without scratching it.

It seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretext to insult the Marquis.' By George!' said Syme facing round and looking at him, 'What a clever chap you are!

Closing your eyes isn't going to change anything. Nothing's going to disappear just because you can't see what's going on. In fact, things will even be worse the next time you open your eyes. That's the kind of world we live in. Keep your eyes wide open. Only a coward closes his eyes. Closing your eyes and plugging up your ears won't make time stand still.

TIME and truth are friends, though there are many moments hostile to truth.

A hint of a frown touched his mouth. “I told you that wasn’t about feeding.” “No, it was about you making your point.” I skewered a bite and chewed. “Next time, maybe use something other than my jugular as your Exhibit A?

Truth is a torch, but a terrific one; therefore we all try to reach it with closed eyes, lest we should be scorched.

Entertainment has to come hand in hand with a little bit of medicine. Some people go to the movies to be reminded that everything's okay. I don't make those kinds of movies. That, to me, is a lie. Everything's not okay.

The truth. Men will blind themselves with hot irons, rather than face it.

It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.