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.