Quotes About Honesty

Between a fellow who is stupid and honest and one who is smart and crooked, I will take the first. I won't get much out of him, but with that other guy I can't keep what I've got.

we know that there can never be any solid friendship between individuals, or union between communities that is worth the name, unless the parties be persuaded of each others honesty

I think there's a form of honesty, because I used to be very honest with the press, and then it backfired on me, and I understood it.

I like the honesty of standup comedy. People don't fake laugh. If they're truly laughing at you, you know they like you.

Do not, however, mistake me. It is not to my good friend's heresy that I impute his honesty. On the contrary, 'tis his honesty that brought upon him the character of a heretic.

Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything

This I hope will be the age of experiments in government, and that their basis will be founded in principles of honesty, not of mere force.

There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats, For I am armed so strong in honesty That they pass by me as the idle wind

Intimacy with God is that I can come in with the honesty of my heart, tell Him how much I'm hurting.

If ever I said in grief or pride, I'd tired of honest things, I lied.

Integrity is the recognition of the fact that you cannot fake your consciousness, just as honesty is the recognition of the fact that you cannot fake existence.

I think it is better when people with their own businesses and means of income join politics as there is some degree of honesty and integrity.

Anything short of the discipline and honesty of a true gold coin standard will inevitably self-destruct, consuming our wealth and liberties, and nurturing the omnipotent state.

It is often hard to determine whether a clear, open, and honorable proceeding is the result of goodness or of cunning.

Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues.

Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.

From your confessor, lawyer and doctor, hide not your case on no condition. [Is this a way of saying that honesty is the best policy?]

Who cannot open an honest mind No friend will he be of mine.

I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.

I really strongly feel that when you approach a drama, you have to approach it with energy, honesty, sincerity, and absolute commitment, or don't do it.

There's no mystery to integrity. There's no mystery to oneness. When there is a core-splitting honesty, right there, awareness knows.

No one has any license to brag because he is honest. That should be natural instinct and, besides, if you are not, they put you in jail. Honesty is merely a form of insurance.

Honesty is the voice that is acceptable in every matter.

I am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty.