Truth will out
Meaning
The truth will become known eventually.
Origin
From
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, 1596:
LAUNCELOT: Nay, indeed, if you
had your eyes, you might fail of
the knowing me: it is a wise father that
knows his
own child. Well, old man, I will tell you news of
your son:
give me your blessing: truth will come
to light; murder cannot be hid long;
a man's son
may, but at the length truth will out.
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