Honest Quotes - Page 31

I think that people respond to honesty in music, so I only choose songs that are the truth for me.

Integrity has no need of rules.

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.

No human being will ever know the truth, for even if they happen to say it by chance, they would not even know they had done so.

The quality an artist must have is objectivity in judging his work, plus the honesty and courage not to kid himself about it.

When a man has so far corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind, as to [profess] things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime.

A rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive.

I’ve always been a person who’s been true to myself and true to others and I’m not afraid to be honest.

A common misperception of me is that I am a victim. I am not a victim. I am just honest about how things affect me.

Honest speech does not seek secret places.

The best ideas are the honest ones. Ones born out of personal experience. Ones that originated to help a few but ended up helping many.

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

The little money I have - that is my wealth, but the things I have for which I would not take money, that is my treasure.

One of the primary tests of the mood of a society at any given time is whether its comfortable people tend to identify, psychologically, with the power and achievements of the very successful or with the needs and sufferings of the underprivileged.

Honesty is the best policy in international relations, interpersonal relations, labor, business, education, family and crime control because truth is the only thing that works and the only foundation on which lasting relations can build.

It is better to learn late than never.

When we are honest, we admit how agreeable it can feel to be singled out for favored treatment. The biggest barrier to equality for all is that inequality for some feels good.

I don't require lust, sex, or classic beauty; I require trust, respect, and honesty. All else builds from there.

Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people.

Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.

I think brutal honesty is extremely important. Don't be afraid of being up-front about your feelings and your life. I'd rather be an honest friend than a phony lover.

I don't think I'll do foster care or adopt, to be quite honest.

I say too much sometimes, but I'm honest, that's the important thing.

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.