Honesty Quotes and Sayings

No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar.

When in doubt, tell the truth.

An honest man is respected by all parties.

When something that honest is said it usually needs a few minutes of silence to dissipate.

An honest answer is the sign of true friendship.

Do not do what you would undo if caught.

If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.

An honest man’s the noblest work of God.

The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.

Always tell the truth. If you can’t always tell the truth, don’t lie.

Truth fears no questions.

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

A half truth is a whole lie.

Honesty is fearing a negative response and telling the truth anyway.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Who lies for you will lie against you.

The truth brings with it a great measure of absolution, always.

Honesty is as rare as a man without self-pity.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.

The elegance of honesty needs no adornment.

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.

The day is for honest men, the night for thieves.

When truth is divided, errors multiply.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

Honesty is the best policy.

If you want to ruin the truth, stretch it.

A few honest men are better than numbers.

No one can earn a million dollars honestly.

Honesty pays, but it doesn’t seem to pay enough to suit some people.

Truth is the most valuable thing we have, so I try to conserve it.

Honest men are the gentlemen of nature.

No one can lie, no one can hide anything, when he looks directly into someone’s eyes.

Honest hearts produce honest actions.

No legacy is so rich as honesty.

Truth is such a rare thing, it is delightful to tell it.

Supporting the truth, even when it is unpopular, shows the capacity for honesty and integrity.

Dare to be honest and fear no labor.

17 Comments to “Honesty Quotes and Sayings”

  • 1. PINK PIZZA wrote on 7 April, 2009
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    Let the truth be told

    truth is the key to honesty

  • 2. Alok wrote on 12 November, 2009
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    A benefit of speaking the truth, you don’t have to remember what you say.

  • 3. vishesh negi wrote on 29 January, 2010
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    Honesty is my religion.

  • 4. Brian wrote on 9 February, 2010
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    The longer you keep a lie secret, the larger it will grow.
    The larger it gets, the heavier it will be to catch if tossed back at you.

  • 5. sniper wrote on 29 July, 2010
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    Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people.

  • 6. jenn l. a. wrote on 28 September, 2010
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    I’d rather be hurt from your honesty, than pleased from your lies.

  • 7. FARaj wrote on 26 October, 2010
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    I Would Prefer To Be A Honest Failure…Than To Be A Corrupt Success.

  • 8. Ellie Navia wrote on 28 November, 2010
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    The truth will set you free.

  • 9. Kathy wrote on 16 December, 2010
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    You can lie to everyone else, but you can never really lie to yourself.

  • 10. molotov wrote on 16 January, 2011
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    Being honest never hurts anyone. Being a liar hurts only you.

  • 11. ashley wrote on 20 September, 2011
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    Be true to yourself. You are the only person that matters.

  • 12. jade wrote on 14 November, 2011
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    Be honest, like karma it will eventually come back to you.

  • 13. Shyam wrote on 17 November, 2011
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    A man who is not honest and true to himself can never be honest to anybody.

  • 14. Nati wrote on 9 December, 2011
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    Honesty is something that gives you advantage in life. (:

  • 15. Pol wrote on 30 December, 2011
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    The most honest conversations you’ll have is with yourself, because you’ll always know when you’re lying.

  • 16. Sakshi wrote on 7 January, 2012
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    If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

  • 17. Joice wrote on 8 January, 2012
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    An honest centavo is better than a stolen peso.

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