honesty Quotes

Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.

If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.

Sincerity is the way of Heaven. The attainment of sincerity is the way of men.

He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.

Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.