No legacy is so rich as honesty. ~William Shakespeare
HONESTY
"Being honest may not get you many friends, But it will always get you the right ones." ~John Lennon
"Honesty has a power that very few people can handle." ~from Sun-gazing dot com
"Honesty is always one of the best keys to make a good relationship." ~Anon
"Honesty is making your words conform to reality. Integrity is making reality conform to your words. Honor your commitment, even when it is difficult, expensive, or inconvenient. Know that the cost of not keeping your word is even more expensive. Always remember to under promise but over deliver." ~Anon
"Honesty is more than not LYING. It is TRUTH telling, truth SPEAKING, TRUTH LIVING, and TRUTH LOVING." ~James E. Faust
"Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve others – qualities which are within easy reach of every soul – are the foundation of one’s spiritual life." ~Nelson Mandela from a letter to Winnie Mandela, written on Robben Island, 1 February 1975
"If you live your life honestly and truthfully, you'll be open and transparent, which leads to trust. And trust leads to friendship. This is something worth taking into account, that the basis of friendship is trust not money and warm-heartedness is essential if we are to live happy lives." ~Dalai Lama
"Isn't honesty so liberating??!! When you are honest, you are free and no one can hold you over a barrel or make you feel threatened by what others (they) "think" they know about you!!! Keep on shining like the gem you are.....a voice for all of us...if we are honest!" ~Victoria Lane Hennessy, FB On Constance Hall blog (Parent Sex) January 2016
"Life has taught me that I have nothing to lose by being honest." ~Elizabeth Glaser, 1947-1994
"Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth." ~William Faulkner
"No legacy is so rich as honesty." ~William Shakespeare
"No matter what you do — stand up for who you are and be honest about your feelings. Even if it seems like you will be crucified for it; even if you think you will not be as successful or as liked — in the end, it's only your honesty that will have mattered." ~Bryant McGill
“No such thing as a man willing to be honest --that would be like a blind man willing to see.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Nothing is more beautiful than honesty..." ~Steven Aitchison
“Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that every lived.” ~Thomas Paine
"The elegance of honesty needs no adornment." ~Merry Browne
"The plain truth is that honesty is critical to the moral fiber of every individual. Experts agree that people who are honest feel better about themselves. They are able to enjoy stronger friendships, are more successful in school and in other pursuits and, in the long run, have deeper, happier marriages. It is from honesty that so many other desirable traits spring forth." ~Betsy Brown Braun
“The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
"The standard of honesty is not what you see the guy performs … . An honesty of a man is innate in his soul. What I am looking … - men of integrity and honesty." ~Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines, August 1, 2019
"We must be honest and open about the power relationships between men and women in our society, and we must help build a more enabling and supportive environment that puts the role of women centre stage in this struggle. Each one of us – sister and brother, mother and father, teacher and student, priest and parishioner, manager and worker, presidents and prime ministers – must add our voice to this call for action." ~Nelson Mandela speaking during the 46664 Concert, Fancourt, George, South Africa, 19 March 2005
"When he stepped off the straight and narrow path of his peculiar honesty, it was with an inward assertion of unflinching resolve to fall back again into the monotonous but safe stride of virtue as soon as his little excursion into the wayside quagmires had produced the desired effect." ~Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)
INTEGRITY
"A bright future beckons. The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars." ~Nelson Mandela
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent." ~Douglas MacArthur
"Everyone has their own path. Walk yours with integrity and wish all others peace on their journey. When your paths merge, rejoice for their presence in your life. When the paths are separated, return to the wholeness of yourself, give thanks for the footprints left on your soul, and embrace the time to journey on your own." ~Anon
"Honesty is making your words conform to reality. Integrity is making reality conform to your words. Honor your commitment, even when it is difficult, expensive, or inconvenient. Know that the cost of not keeping your word is even more expensive. Always remember to under promise but over deliver." ~Anon
"Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people. " ~Spencer Johnson
"Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles." ~Awareness Act dot com
"Joyful people have an integrity around them. They do what is right even if there is social pressure to do otherwise. Joyful people are true to themselves and their values." ~Edith R Shipp
"Never allow your feelings for someone to compromise your integrity and allow what is unacceptable to become acceptable." ~Soul Quest
"Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect." ~Thomas Spencer Monson
"So, while integrity in society may be comatose, it is not yet dead, if one knows where to look." ~J. Davy Crockett III
"The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." ~ Bob Marley
"The slow man with integrity will ultimately catch the swift one who has none." ~Anon
"The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes." ~Confucius
"Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty." ~Nelson Mandela speaking during the British Red Cross Humanity Lecture, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, England, 10 July 2003, LivingTheLegacy
“To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity." ~Douglas Adams
"Your dazzling beauty is the result of your character integrity, your personal charm and your fantastic looks. Even your tiny flaws are enchanting because they make you more interesting! " ~Anon
"Your job is to live with love and integrity." ~Caroline, A Wish Come Clear (from The Mind Unleashed)
RELATED QUOTES
"I cannot speak for who is doing what (or who isn't doing what), but allow me to say this: the only sure fire way to protect one's position is to do one's job and do it well. That is all." ~Lea Salonga
"The plain truth is that honesty is critical to the moral fiber of every individual. Experts agree that people who are honest feel better about themselves. They are able to enjoy stronger friendships, are more successful in school and in other pursuits and, in the long run, have deeper, happier marriages. It is from honesty that so many other desirable traits spring forth." ~Betsy Brown Braun
“The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
"The standard of honesty is not what you see the guy performs … . An honesty of a man is innate in his soul. What I am looking … - men of integrity and honesty." ~Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines, August 1, 2019
"We must be honest and open about the power relationships between men and women in our society, and we must help build a more enabling and supportive environment that puts the role of women centre stage in this struggle. Each one of us – sister and brother, mother and father, teacher and student, priest and parishioner, manager and worker, presidents and prime ministers – must add our voice to this call for action." ~Nelson Mandela speaking during the 46664 Concert, Fancourt, George, South Africa, 19 March 2005
"When he stepped off the straight and narrow path of his peculiar honesty, it was with an inward assertion of unflinching resolve to fall back again into the monotonous but safe stride of virtue as soon as his little excursion into the wayside quagmires had produced the desired effect." ~Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)
INTEGRITY
"A bright future beckons. The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars." ~Nelson Mandela
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent." ~Douglas MacArthur
"Everyone has their own path. Walk yours with integrity and wish all others peace on their journey. When your paths merge, rejoice for their presence in your life. When the paths are separated, return to the wholeness of yourself, give thanks for the footprints left on your soul, and embrace the time to journey on your own." ~Anon
"Honesty is making your words conform to reality. Integrity is making reality conform to your words. Honor your commitment, even when it is difficult, expensive, or inconvenient. Know that the cost of not keeping your word is even more expensive. Always remember to under promise but over deliver." ~Anon
"Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people. " ~Spencer Johnson
"Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles." ~Awareness Act dot com
"Joyful people have an integrity around them. They do what is right even if there is social pressure to do otherwise. Joyful people are true to themselves and their values." ~Edith R Shipp
"Never allow your feelings for someone to compromise your integrity and allow what is unacceptable to become acceptable." ~Soul Quest
"Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect." ~Thomas Spencer Monson
"So, while integrity in society may be comatose, it is not yet dead, if one knows where to look." ~J. Davy Crockett III
"The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." ~ Bob Marley
"The slow man with integrity will ultimately catch the swift one who has none." ~Anon
"The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes." ~Confucius
"Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty." ~Nelson Mandela speaking during the British Red Cross Humanity Lecture, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, England, 10 July 2003, LivingTheLegacy
“To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity." ~Douglas Adams
"Your dazzling beauty is the result of your character integrity, your personal charm and your fantastic looks. Even your tiny flaws are enchanting because they make you more interesting! " ~Anon
"Your job is to live with love and integrity." ~Caroline, A Wish Come Clear (from The Mind Unleashed)
RELATED QUOTES
"I cannot speak for who is doing what (or who isn't doing what), but allow me to say this: the only sure fire way to protect one's position is to do one's job and do it well. That is all." ~Lea Salonga
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