Quotes about Honesty
The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to such a pass that he cannot distinguish the truth within him.
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
We should never use the truth to wound.
- St. Augustine
Some of what I wrote bordered on blasphemy....If there was a God, He would have to be truth. And in that case, candor--however impertinent--would be more pleasing to Him than posturing.
- Catherine Marshall
Liars when they speak the truth are not believed.
- Aristotle
In matters of honesty, there are no shortcuts; no little white lies, or big black lies, only the simple, honest truth spoken in total candor... Being true is different than being honest.
- Gordon Hinckley
Be positive. Be true. Be kind.
- Roy Bennett
The truth can only be recalled, never invented.
- Marilyn Monroe
For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead.
- Thomas Jefferson
Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.
- Mark Twain
Sometimes truth is costly but not nearly as costly as deception.
- Beth Moore
Silence is the mother of truth.
- Benjamin Disraeli
The greatest kindness one can render to any man is leading him to truth.
- St. Augustine