Sayings

Dying men speak true

This page is about the saying "Dying men speak true"

Possible meaning:
When people are about to die, they usually tell the truth.

Note:
A quotation from English poet Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) is similar in meaning: "Truth sits upon the lips of dying men."

Quick Quiz

The saying "Dying men speak true" suggests that when somebody is near death you should

a. believe what they say

b. not believe what they say

c. ignore what they say
a) believe what they say b) not believe what they say c) ignore what they say

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Contributor: Josef Essberger