Honesty Quotes

It would be an unspeakable advantage, both to the public and private, if men would consider that great truth, that no man is wise or safe but he that is honest.

We may argue eloquently that 'Honesty is the best Policy' - unfortunately, the moment honesty is adopted for the sake of policy it mysteriously ceases to be honesty.

Honesty, by evil fortune tried, Finds in adversity the seed of praise.

To dance at all is to confront oneself. It is the art of honesty.

Men do not invent Myths. They only invent fables, and tell lies. True Myths create themselves, and find their expression in the men who serve their purpose.

You can tell a person, not by what they say they are gratitude for, but how they respect what they claim to be grateful for.

More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding.

I don't have fights with actors. In absolute honesty, I've never fought with any actor ever.

Honesty is the best policy ; a policy is, after all, a strategy for living in the polis in the city.

Perhaps there is no position more perilous to a man's honesty thanthat?of knowing himselftobe quiteloved by a girl whom he almost loves himself.

So what else can I tell you?" I asked. "I mean, to get you to reveal Lily to me.

I have tried if I could reach that great resolution . . . to be honest without a thought of Heaven or Hell.

I want to be an honest man and a good writer.

Sanity is to be found in accurate honesty to oneself.

The American people voted to restore integrity and honesty in Washington, D.C., and the Democrats intend to lead the most honest, most open and most ethical Congress in history.

Inner values like friendship, trust, honesty and compassion are much more reliable than money - they always bring happiness and strength.

In both metaphysics and art, honesty is the best policy. Keep it clean.

For truth there is no deadline.

When one is frank, one's very presence is a compliment.

Festive alcohol sometimes leads to an excess of honesty.

We must neither behave as children by resisting honesty, nor allow ourselves to be treated as children by having honesty withheld.

There is ever a slight suspicion of the burlesque about earnest good men.

I thank God for the honesty and virility of Jesus religion which makes us face the facts and calls us to take a man's part in the real battle of life.

One word of truth outweighs the whole world.

The Two Most Important Words In The World Are Honesty And Sincerity, If You Can Fake These You've Got It Made.

Honesty is making our words align with reality. Integrity is making reality align with our words.

The truths of life are not discovered by us. At moments unforeseen, some gracious influence descends upon the soul, touching it to an emotion which, we know not how, the mind transmutes into thought.

Journal became a sanctuary where I could pour out in honesty my pain and joy. It recorded my footsteps and helped me understand where I was standing, where I had been, and even where God pointed.

Rituals are the end of fidelity and honesty, and the beginning of confusion.

I am sure you will be guided right in your decision, to place implicit faith in his integrity and honesty. Best wishes from one who has known Richard longer than anyone else. His mother

Honesty is a big deal, and when your honest everything will fall into place.

Plausibility is a trap for the truth laid by lies.

If it's the truth you seek, then darling love you'll find.

An inch in a man's nose is much.

When I go home, I try to raise my children with honesty and integrity and teach them to take care of the world and of each other.

Don't say it...I've seen too many loves sundered by too much needless honesty.

In all honesty, I'm not really familiar with Stevie Wonder's music, since country is more of my style. I really have no idea what I am doing.

Only a life of goodness and honesty leaves us feeling spiritually healthy and human.

You learn how to do good work by being honest with yourself.

Adele's like a beacon of honesty. Doesn't compromise, goes to America and she's still the same sweary cockney.

There's neither honesty, manhood, nor good fellowship in thee.

Sam Turton is the true embodiment of the responsible artist. The honesty and integrity of the man comes out with every soulful note he sings.

Mathematics is persistent intellectual honesty.

Don't always know what I am talking about, feels like I'm living in the middle of doubt.

I think you earn your reputation for honesty and integrity literally hour-by-hour, and taste for that matter.

What is more arrogant than honesty?

Above any commercial success one might enjoy, one's reputation for honesty is the most important thing

Women want honesty but sometimes get upset if you are honest, so you need to know when to be honest.

There is a passion of reverence, almost of pity, mingling with the love of an honest man for a pure girl, which makes it the most exquisite, perhaps, of all human sentiments.

I used her and she used me, but neither one cared, we were getting our share.