Who said "Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't."?

Jewish proverb. Source: Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a).

What is the original wording?

Truth stands, falsehood does not stand (Cohen, 1911). Translated by Cohen, 1911.

Is "Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

קושטא קאי שיקרא לא קאי

Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't.

Jewish proverb, Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a)

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What it means

A lie needs constant propping up, and sooner or later it falls. Truth just stands there on its own. Build on what will still be standing.

The source

"Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't." This Jewish proverb is recorded in Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a). Translated by Cohen, 1911.

"Truth stands, falsehood does not stand"

Cohen, 1911, Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't." mean?: A lie needs constant propping up, and sooner or later it falls. Truth just stands there on its own. Build on what will still be standing.
Who said "Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't."?: Jewish proverb. Source: Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a).
What is the original wording?: Truth stands, falsehood does not stand (Cohen, 1911). Translated by Cohen, 1911.
Is "Truth stands. Falsehood doesn't." 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 stands. Falsehood doesn't." (Jewish proverb, Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 78 (Shabbat 104a), trans. Cohen, 1911). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/truth-stands-falsehood-doesnt