“God, as Truth, has been for me a treasure beyond price. May He be so to every one of us.”
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Probable attribution
This saying is widely associated with Mahatma Gandhi, but the attribution is not supported by a reliable primary source.
Likely origin: Attributed to Gandhi's reflections on God as Truth (autobiography/speech era); not located in the autobiography's 'Farewell' chapter.
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Placing truth at the center of a life — treating it as worth more than comfort, reputation, or gain — quietly reorders every smaller decision around it. Once honesty becomes the non-negotiable, the daily trade-offs that tempt most people start to lose their pull.
When to use it
- A manager admits a costly mistake rather than protect an image propped up by a lie.
- A salesperson refuses to oversell a product even when the commission would be large.
- A friend offers hard, honest feedback instead of the easy flattery that keeps things smooth.