Quotes About Honesty

The man who speaks the truth is always at ease.

Don't be consistent but be simply true.

For my part whatever anguish of spirit it may cost I am willing to know the whole truth - to know the worst and provide for it.

Truth has a handsome countenance but torn garments.

Some people handle the truth carelessly Others never touch it at all.

He who when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.

As scarce as truth is the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

If you speak the truth have a foot in the stirrup.

There's such a thing as moderation even in telling the truth.

I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.

Prose lies its way to the truth

You have to respect who the character is. It has its own internal truth, and you can't betray that. And if you don't betray that, it will not betray you.

There is no excuse for perjury - never, never, never. There is truth, and the truth demands respect.

Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Stephen Colbert. Those are the guys I look at who are telling me pretty much the truth. And they throw humor into it which makes it much more interesting to listen to.

Sure, I am funny and have a good sense of humor. Mostly, though, I just tell the truth. The internal dialogue people have in their heads - I just write it.

Stephen King has inspired me with his humor and honesty, and his admonition that the author's job is to tell the truth.

Be truthful, nature only sides with truth.

I'm God's chosen child. I don't worry or carry anything extra to feel the strength. I've always felt the power of God beside me. Your strength lies in instilling honesty, truth, and sincerity in you.

We must never forget that higher knowledge has to do with revering truth and insight and not with revering people.

I think the truth is black-and-white.

The thing about the truth is, not a lot of people can handle it.

Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful.

Search for the truth is the noblest occupation of man its publication is a duty.

Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.