Live by the truth and you'll earn what's good.

What it means

Honesty pays in the long run, even when lies pay quickly. What you build on truth lasts. Choose the honest way and trust the slower reward.

The source

"Live by the truth and you'll earn what's good." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Truth — Falsehood" («Правда — Кривда»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Кто правдой живет, тот добро наживет."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Truth — Falsehood" («Правда — Кривда»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Live by the truth and you'll earn what's good." mean?

Honesty pays in the long run, even when lies pay quickly. What you build on truth lasts. Choose the honest way and trust the slower reward.

Who said "Live by the truth and you'll earn what's good."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Truth — Falsehood" («Правда — Кривда»).

What is the original Russian?

Кто правдой живет, тот добро наживет. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"Live by the truth and you'll earn what's good." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Truth — Falsehood" («Правда — Кривда»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/live-by-the-truth-and-youll-earn-whats