Honesty Quotes
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I have always thought that if we began for one moment to say what we thought, society would collapse.
Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve
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Where I could not be honest, I never yet was valiant.
William Shakespeare
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I grew up in New York, and I have that in me, that be-honest-at-all-costs, don't b.s. me attitude. I say, If you've got something to say about me, say it to my face. And then we'll either talk about it or fight about it.
Tim Robbins
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One must not allow oneself to skid down to isolationism and unbridled economic egoism. ... The second possible mistake would be excessive interference into the economic life of the country. And the absolute faith into the all-mightiness of the state.
Vladimir Putin
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Watergate left Washington a city ravaged by honesty.
Russell Baker
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Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty, integrity, treating people with respect.
Stephen Covey
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Honesty is such a nasty habit, dear. Like biting your nails.
Catherynne M. Valente
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What I've learned is that the most precious commodity you can have in a relationship is honesty, good or bad.
Michael Ealy
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Artistic honesty sometimes prevents an artist from being born.
Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
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A friend to honesty and a foe to crime.
Allan Pinkerton
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We want to govern with our indigenous ancestors' models: That means a different concept of participation, community work and honesty.
Evo Morales
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Non-Indian writers usually say "Great Spirit," "Mother Earth," "Two-Legged, Four-Legged, and Winged." Mixed-blood writers usually say "Creator, "Mother Earth," "Two-Legged, Four- Legged, and Winged." Indian writers usually say "God," "Mother Earth," "Human Being, Dog, and Bird."
Sherman Alexie
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Freedom cannot always continue in comfort and convenience, cannot be assured without sacrifice, without truth and decency, without willingness to work, without downright honesty and honor, and readiness to keep the commandments and live within the law...there is no liberty without a real respect for law; no liberty if we forget God, or fail to remember the principles on which freedom is founded.
Richard L. Evans
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I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids.
Dolly Parton