The truth always finds its way off the tongue.

What it means

Roebuck explains that however carefully the truth is hidden, it comes out in the end. Secrets leak in a slip of the tongue. It is easier to live straight than to guard a story forever.

The source

"The truth always finds its way off the tongue." This Persian proverb is recorded in Roebuck, Persian and Hindoostanee Proverbs (1824), Part I, no. 797. Translated by Roebuck, 1824.

"The word of truth flows from the tongue."

Roebuck, 1824, Roebuck, Persian and Hindoostanee Proverbs (1824), Part I, no. 797. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "The truth always finds its way off the tongue." mean?

Roebuck explains that however carefully the truth is hidden, it comes out in the end. Secrets leak in a slip of the tongue. It is easier to live straight than to guard a story forever.

Who said "The truth always finds its way off the tongue."?

Persian proverb. Source: Roebuck, Persian and Hindoostanee Proverbs (1824), Part I, no. 797.

What is the original wording?

The word of truth flows from the tongue (Roebuck, 1824). Translated by Roebuck, 1824.

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