Truth, like the juice of the poppy, in smallquantities, calms men; in larger, heats and irritates them, and is attended by fatal consequences in excess.
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This quote is just one of 8 total Walter Savage Landor quotes in our collection. Walter Savage Landor is known for saying 'Truth, like the juice of the poppy, in small quantities, calms men; in larger, heats and irritates them, and is attended by fatal consequences in excess.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Truth is a point, the subtlest and finest; harder than adamant; never to be broken, worn away or blunted. Its only bad quality is, that it is sure to hurt those who touch it; and likely to draw blood, perhaps the life blood of those who press earnestly upon it.
Truth, like the juice of the poppy, in small quantities, calms men; in larger, heats and irritates them, and is attended by fatal consequences in excess.
This quote is just one of 8 total Walter Savage Landor quotes in our collection. Walter Savage Landor is known for saying 'Truth, like the juice of the poppy, in small quantities, calms men; in larger, heats and irritates them, and is attended by fatal consequences in excess.' as well as some of the following quotes.