honesty Quotes

“If you take temptations into account, who is to say that he is better than his neighbour? A comfortable career of prosperity, if it does not make people honest, at least keeps them so.”

― William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair

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“The cruelty of fooled honesty is often great after enlightenment, and it was mighty in Clare now.”

― Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles

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“I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly, so that there could be no mistaking it.”

― Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

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“Though it be honest, it is never good to bring bad news: give to a gracious message an host of tongues; but let ill tidings tell themselves when they be felt.”

― William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra

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“Passports are only good for annoying honest folks, and aiding in the flight of rogues.”

― Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days

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“You can always cheat an honest man, but it takes more work.”

― Neil Gaiman, American Gods

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