Honesty Quotes

I guess each of us, at some time, finds one person with whom we are compelled toward absolute honesty, one person whose good opinion of us becomes a substitute for the broader opinion of the world.

Glen Cook, Shadow Games

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Thomas Jefferson

How frequently are the honesty and integrity of a man disposed of by a smile or a shrug. How many good and generous actions have been sunk into oblivion by a distrustful look, or stamped with the imputation of bad motives, by a mysterious and seasonable whisper!

Sterne

Honesty rare as a man without self - Pity, kinders as large and plain as a prairie wind.

Stephen Vincent Benet

If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world.

Joan Boysenko, Pocketful of Miracles