Quotes about Authenticity

The new convert is tested to see if the words he professes are justified with corresponding fruit in his life. Christian's

The bothersome noise of religious talk grows irksome when laid upon the living score of discordant behavior. Talkative's

Now I was, as they said, become godly; now I was become a right honest man.  But oh! when I understood these were their words and opinions of me, it pleased me mighty well.  For, though as yet I was nothing but a poor painted hypocrite, yet, I loved to be talked of as one that was truly godly. 

I also know that a man, by the way he lives his life, can quickly invalidate whatever arguments or advice he presents to others for their own good. Yet

If you wouldn't follow yourself, why should anyone else?

People dont care what you know until they know what you care.

Being in power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

Never "for the sake of peace and quiet" deny your own experience or convictions. —Dag Statesman and Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Followers tell you what you want to hear. Leaders tell you what you need to hear.

When it comes to identifying a real leader, that task can be much easier. Don't listen to the claims of the person professing to be the leader. Don't examine his credentials. Don't check his title. Check his influence. The proof of leadership is found in the followers.

Believe in what you say. Then, live what you say. There is no greater credibility than conviction in action.

When you get right down to it, intentional living is about living your best story.