For truth is precious and divine
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.

Samuel Butler (Poet)

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Value of truth Truth

Author

Samuel Butler (Poet)

Source

Hudibras

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1664 1660s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Butler, Samuel. Hudibras: The second part. London: John Martyn & James Allestry, 1664, part 2, canto 2, l. 263.

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Medium
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Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Milton, John. Paradise Lost. London: Samuel Simmons, 1667, bk. 2, I. 432.

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"Paradise Lost." John Milton: Major Works, edited by Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg. Oxford University Press, 2008, bk. 2, I. 432.

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Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?”

John 18:38

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Truth
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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (1st John 18:38).