Quotes About Credibility

Every exaggeration of the truth once detected by others destroys our credibility and makes all that we do and say suspect.

When I asked if a guy so obviously crazy would have a history of mental problems, including institutionalization, neither of them believed he necessarily did. In contrast to the brutal and primitive murderer they described, Liebert and Berberich agreed that the public "Ted" obviously was highly credible, which suggested to them that he was well-concealed within his community and circle of friends. For that reason, he likely would be difficult to isolate as a suspect.

The process of building trust is an interesting one, but it begins with yourself, with what I call self trust, and with your own credibility, your own trustworthiness. If you think about it, it's hard to establish trust with others if you can't trust yourself.

A person has integrity when there is no gap between intent and behavior…when he or she is whole, seamless, the same—inside and out. I call this "congruence." And it is congruence—not compliance—that will ultimately create credibility and trust.

The moment there is suspicion about a person's motives, everything he does becomes tainted. —MAHATMA GANDHI

That, and one last detail. Recommend Taylor undergo a three month psychiatric evaluation following his discharge." "What for?" "Credibility. Years from now, when he decides to write a book slamming the Navy, I want to make sure the world knows that Jonas Taylor was deemed a nutcase by the medical establishment.

Say it, do it, preach it, shout it, but never, absolutely never, believe your own bullshit.

That August and for six months to come, as he became only the second president in American history to face impeachment charges, Clinton had neither the credibility nor the political strength required to lead the United States into a sustained military conflict even if it was an unconventional or low-grade war fought by Special Forces. His realistic options were severely limited. And Clinton could be certain that he would be harshly criticized no matter what he did or did not do.

3. Be careful of Web research. Be wary of what you find on the Web. After all, it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you never know if they were genuine.

I think fans can tell if you just slap a skateboarder on a game - you can't fool kids.

How can someone who has never been slapped in the face talk about the greatest fighter of all times?

International politics attracts politicians who talk a good game, but whose achievements are often slender.

I've heard people say to me, 'How can you claim to be a feminist when you dress like that?' I wear a lot of slip dresses and nightwear and stuff. People always question my credibility because of that: 'Oh, are you selling sex? Are you doing this or that to be recognized more or to sell your music?' No, it's just a fashion thing for me.

One of the things about George III is that he was aware that the monarchy was slipping away. There was revolution in the air all over Europe. Because of the unpopularity of his predecessors, one of the things he wanted to do was to establish some sort of credibility to the monarchy.

Don't talk to me about how I haven't done anything to prove myself. I'm not worth anything. Like, seriously, do your history first, then come up with something smarter than things that are blatantly not true.

The more comprehensive your language is, the more likely people are to believe everything you're saying. It really just comes from the power of knowing you're the smartest person in the room, and if you aren't, you're definitely going to sound like it.

If bitter party name-calling turns people off then smear politics just destroys all credibility in the aims of politicians, the role of political parties and the political process itself.

People can smell a fake.

People can smell a lack of respect from a mile away.

I don't want to be known as a 'player.' I don't want to give plastic smiles on television and say 'No comments.'

Frankly, everyone knows that Iain Duncan Smith is not making the impact we would all like him to be as our leader and is not making the necessary impact to carry credibility with the electorate as the alternative prime minister.

It feels completely amazing to finally be in the space where there are so many people taking me seriously as an actress.

My dad is more credible than almost anybody I know. Growing up, I think I took for granted having a father in my life. I know I shouldn't have been like that. A lot of my friends didn't have a father, so for so many people he was the father figure. I look at the way he's lived his life, sacrificing so much.

A man with nothing to lend should refrain from borrowing.