Robert Greene on Truth Quotes

"To find the truth, you must first look at your own mistakes with a cold, clinical eye."

"The greatest deception of all is the one we play on ourselves."

"Reality is the ultimate power; aligning yourself with the truth of a situation makes you invincible."

"Most of us go through life wearing masks, and the truth is often found in what people do, not what they say."

"The truth is that we are all self-interested; once you accept this, you can navigate the world with clarity."

"Seeing the truth requires you to detach from your own emotions and observe the world as it is."

"Honesty is often used as a strategic screen to hide a much deeper truth."

"The truth of who you are is found in your childhood inclinations and the things that sparked your curiosity."

"We are all prone to the truth-bias, believing what we want to hear rather than what is actually happening."

"The ultimate truth is that we have very little control over others, but complete control over our own reactions."

"Mastery is the process of coming closer to the truth of your field through relentless practice."

"The truth is hidden in the patterns of history; if you ignore them, you are doomed to repeat them."

"To know the truth of a person, observe them under pressure; that is when the mask slips."

"The truth about seduction is that it is not about you, but about the other person's unmet needs."

"Reality is the ultimate judge; the truth always comes out in the end through the results of your actions."

"The truth of war is that it is won in the mind before it is ever fought on the battlefield."

"Self-deception is the enemy of truth and the friend of failure."

"The truth is that most people are governed by their shadows—the parts of themselves they refuse to see."

"We must face the truth of our own mortality to live a life of urgency and purpose."

"The truth of human nature is that it hasn't changed in thousands of years; only the technology has."

"The truth about creativity is that it requires intense focus and the shedding of distractions."

"Truth is the only antidote to the fog of war and the confusion of social life."

"The truth of our character is revealed in our recurring mistakes, not our occasional successes."

"Seeing the truth of a situation is the first law of strategy; without it, you are fighting in the dark."

"The truth is that we are all social animals deeply influenced by the groups we belong to."

"Honesty is a luxury, but the truth is a necessity for anyone seeking power or mastery."

"The truth about leadership is that it requires a balance of empathy and strategic distance."

"We find the truth by questioning our most deeply held beliefs and looking for evidence to the contrary."

"The truth of the world is that it is indifferent to our desires; we must adapt to it."

"The truth is that success is a slow process of refinement, not a sudden burst of luck."

"We hide the truth from ourselves to protect our fragile egos from the pain of reality."

"The truth of communication is that ninety percent of it is non-verbal; listen to the body."

"To see the truth, you must stop judging and start observing people like a scientist."