267 Quotes About Truth-telling

Truth is only harsh if you're unable to face it.

Honest people will always be hated, not because they are incorrect (they may be exactly right), but because some loathe truth and its agents.

One sincere truth from a stranger is more likely to move your life forward...than anything your friends and family may tell you to spare your feelings.

Nu mai rezist. Seara, când mă duc să mă culc, sunt zdrobit. Dacă aș fi un om serios, mi-aș da demisia. Dar nu fac nici asta. Zâmbesc! Zâmbesc tuturor. Și nebunilor. Cui vrea să se uite la mine. Zâmbesc în loc să urlu. Dacă aș urla, probabil m-aș liniști. Aș avea în sfârșit un somn bun. Dar așa, zâmbetul mă obosește. Mă distruge. Voi intra în cămașă de forță zâmbind.

Why did adults have to be so thick? They always say 'tell the truth,' and when you do, they don't believe you. What's the point?

Truth is like a bright full moon in a dark country sky. Powerful, bright and undeniable. Lies are like clouds that continually try to cover that moon. Sometimes they might be able to cover the moon, but only temporarily. The truth will always outshine the clouds.

An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it, and it's usually crucifixion.

A trusted man doesn't flip-flop on where he stands. He says what he means and stand where he stands.He's not easily influenced by fear. He's influenced by destiny and will not be taken advantage of.

Confrontation is what happens when you are less than honest and you get caught.