…begins by giving thoughtful attention to understanding what reality is in the situation, and then acts to avoid any slightest attempt in word or deed to deceive others about the reality for even a moment.
“Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.”
Mary Kay Ash American Businesswoman, Founder of May Kay Cosmetics
“Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them..”
Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer
“Prefer a loss to dishonest gain; the one brings pain at the moment, the other for all time.”
Chilo 560 BC, Greek Sage
“Without adversity a person hardly knows whether they are honest or not.”
Henry Fielding 1707-1754, British Novelist, Dramatist
“No such thing as a man willing to be honest — that would be like a blind man willing to see.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald 1896-1940, American Writer
“Honesty is the best policy.”
Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790, American Scientist, Publisher, Diplomat
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man..”
Sam Houston 1793-1863, American Soldier, Statesman
“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.”
Lee Iacocca 1927- American Businessman, Former CEO of Chrysler
“Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.”
Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826, Third President of the USA
“The true measure of life is not length, but honesty.”
John Lyly circa 1554-1606, British Writer
“Would you want to do business with a person who was 99% honest?”
Sidney Madwed American Speaker, Consultant, Author, Poet
“Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product.”
Ed McMahon American TV Host
“To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education.”
John Ruskin 1819-1900, British Critic, Social Theorist
“Each time you are honest and conduct yourself with honesty, a success force will drive you toward greater success. Each time you lie, even with a little white lie, there are strong forces pushing you toward failure.”
Joseph Sugarman American Businessman
“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.”
George Washington 1732-1799, First President of the USA
“Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.”
William Shakespeare 1564-1616, British Poet, Playwright, Actor
