Who said "Truth needs few words."?

Ukrainian proverb. Source: Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864).

What is the original Ukrainian?

На правду мало слів. Translated from the original Ukrainian by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Truth needs few words." on a shirt?

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На правду мало слів.

Truth needs few words.

Ukrainian proverb, Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864)

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What it means

Lies need long explanations; the truth can be said plainly. If you are honest, you do not have to talk much. Say it straight and stop.

The source

"Truth needs few words." This Ukrainian proverb is recorded in Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864). Translated from the original Ukrainian by Spartan Surfers.

"На правду мало слів."

Original Ukrainian, Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "Truth needs few words." mean?: Lies need long explanations; the truth can be said plainly. If you are honest, you do not have to talk much. Say it straight and stop.
Who said "Truth needs few words."?: Ukrainian proverb. Source: Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864).
What is the original Ukrainian?: На правду мало слів. Translated from the original Ukrainian by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Truth needs few words." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Truth needs few words." (Ukrainian proverb, Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/truth-needs-few-words