The truth is never dressed for the occasion.

My life’s an open book. Some of the pages are a little ripped, but it’s open.

It may seem clich ”©, but honesty is the best policy. Eighty-five percent of hiring mangers say they are less likely to promote an employee who has lied to them or other members of the...

Let common sense and common honesty have fair play, and they will soon set things to rights.

When a person is punished for their honesty they begin to learn to lie.

Deep layers of context are missed when cursorily reading for quantity at the expense of comprehension – only the vapid are impressed by those who try to squeeze as many books as possible into each...

There are no whole truths; all truths are half-truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil.

She was one of those people who are irrevocably, incurably honest and therefore both inflexible and vulnerable at the same time.

A person’s reputation is like a glass panel that remains protected till it remains fitted in the strong and durable frame of the good character.

Why is it you trust my daughter so much when others almost universally revile her?””I consider their disdain for her to be a recommendation,” he said.”She is a heretic.””She refused to join any of the...

Understand your driving force, whether you’re operating out of fear or love. When we operate in fear, we tend to hold back and not get the most from life. When we operate in love, we...

Stop entertaining two faced people. You know the ones who have split personalities and untrustworthy habits. Nine times out of ten if they telling you stuff about another person, they’re going to tell your business...

Carry on an undefiled undertaking.

Even if it was a difficult operation to copy a song, it only takes one person to do it. After that the spread of the song via the Internet or other means of propagation is...

It is often argued that religion is valuable because it makes men good, but even if this were true it would not be a proof that religion is true. That would be an extension of...

Children are the most reasonable about discipline. When they tell you not to do something, it’s always because they know why.

The older you get the more you realize that just because someone has an important job doesn’t necessarily mean that they do it responsibly, or are even good at it. There are many ‘D’ students...

You cannot climb up to a true leadership position unless you use the ladder of integrity!

Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave...

A man without enemies is a dishonest man.

Most writers flinch at the thought of being completely honest about themselves. So absolute honesty is what marks the true modern.

The need to prove who you are will vanish once you know who you are.

Ein ehrlicher Mann mag stecken, in welchem Kleide er will, man muss ihn lieben.

Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it.

A make believe life doesn’t win friends and influence people. It bores the crap out of those living the dream.

Hypocrites get offended by the truth.

Being honest may not get you many friends but it’ll always get you the right ones.

Clare’s been called a lot of things- smart and funny, driven and talented- but memorable certainly isn’t one of them. The most important things about her- the ones she’s most proud of- are apparent only...

She hadn’t lied. She hadn’t betrayed anyone’s trust; still, she felt she had done something wrong. Or rather, she had not yet done the right thing. Was there a difference between these two sins?

True honesty is what you are willing to admit to yourself without judgement!

From what I’ve witness, honesty didn’t really make anyone happy. The truth was a punch to the gut, and while you were falling, a knee to the face, then you could lie on the floor...

No matter how many thousands friends you’ve had, or even more likes you’ve got, but if you do not enjoy being yourself, then you just keep lying to yourself and unto others as well.

If she knew me as I really am she would despise me, and certainly not aid or abet my evil designs. To veil their vices from the sight of the good is the only resource...

Honesty and integrity are by far the most important assets of an entrepreneur.

Keeping secrets from your father will only lead to trouble.

I have made up my mind to say my say. I shall do it kindly, distinctly; but I am going to do it. I know there are thousands of men who substantially agree with me,...

When you don’t have honesty in love then there is no communication. Honesty is improvisation of the heart; anything less is a well thought out and rehearsed script.

Honesty is vulnerability. Sadly, not everyone can handle someone’s honesty. However, lying allows people to be comfortable.

Most often people seek in life occasions for persisting in their opinions rather than for educating themselves.

A liar only uses the truth when they want their lies to sound truthful.

My past conduct was so transparent and so honest that when my enemies spread rumours about me nobody believed them.

Simplicity is not leading a very simple life with bountiful wealth and luxury that one can lay hands on, but building no desire to have surplus resources in spite of living in abject penury situations.

I know a lie when I hear one.

Take a moment to reflect on your life. If you are not satisfied with your reflection, then make adjustments. It’s never too late to live the life of your dreams. Believe in your ability to...

Never chase a person, because if they want to be in your life, they will. It amazes me how people go out their way for someone who does nothing for them, doesn’t encourage or support...

For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until...

See that the mind is honest, first; the rest may follow or not as God wills. [That] the fundamental treason to the mind … is the one fundamental treason which the scholar’s mind must not...

There’s probably no one so easily bribed, but he lacks even the fundamental honesty of honorable corruption. He doesn’t stay bribed; not for any sum.

England has her Stratford, Scotland has her Alloway, and America, too, has her Dresden. For there, on August 11, 1833, was born the greatest and noblest of the Western World; an immense personality, — unique,...

Honesty. Sobriety. My virginity. No way to regain the first two, I almost gave away the last.