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Honesty Quotes

"You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time."

― Abraham Lincoln

"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge."

"One thing you gotta know about me is I have absolutely no filter. I have no problem saying what the hell I think of someone."

― Kobe Bryant

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."

"Give up what appears to be doubtful for what is certain. Truth brings peace of mind, and deception doubt."

― Muhammad Ali

"My way of joking is to tell the truth. That’s the funniest joke in the world."

― Muhammad Ali

"I just try to be honest and true to the character and play the part."

― Denzel Washington

"Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise."

― Sigmund Freud

"He does not believe that does not live according to his belief."

― Sigmund Freud

"If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work towards getting it."

― Paulo Coelho

"If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule – Never lie to yourself."

― Paulo Coelho

"Always tell the truth. That way, you don't have to remember what you said."

"When in doubt, tell the truth."

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."

― Thomas Jefferson

"I believe the truth is only offensive when we’re lying."

― Matthew McConaughey

"True honesty is hard. Throughout my career, I've faced moments where I've needed to take an honest look at myself and face some very uncomfortable realities."

"When you're strong enough and confident enough to speak the truth, you gain respect and influence. Being honest and straightforward will also open doors for you."

"If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor."