The truth shall set you free

Meaning: Honesty and truth lead to liberation.

Origin: Biblical origin (John 8:32), widely adopted in secular contexts.

Translations

• French: La vérité vous rendra libres (literally: The truth will make you free)
• Spanish: La verdad os hará libres (literally: The truth will make you free)
• Japanese: 真実はあなたを自由にする (Shinjitsu wa anata wo jiyū ni suru) (literally: The truth will make you free)

More proverbs about Morality

• To err is human, to forgive divine — Making mistakes is natural; forgiving them is noble.
• Live and let live — Be tolerant of others' choices and lifestyles.
• The pot calling the kettle black — Criticizing someone for a flaw you yourself possess.
• Give credit where credit is due — Acknowledge others' contributions fairly.
• Practice what you preach — Live according to the principles you advocate.
• Cleanliness is next to godliness — Being clean is a virtue akin to being pious.

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