C. S. Lewis Quotes

I meant what I said and I said what I meant.

I will not promise what I cannot deliver. And I will never hide the cost of what I propose.

I say what I mean and do what I say.

Our government should not make promises we cannot keep. And we must keep the promises we have already made.

I'm pretty transparent and clear about things. The things I do and the way I act are no different than I would expect of others. Mostly it's about being very clear about what we are trying to do and communicating a lot and showing absolute consistency and integrity about what I say and do.

What I do will be straight up. Management knows that.

I insist on the truth. I surround myself with people who tell the truth.

I kept my promises.

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

I would rather people take me as straightforward and not have to wonder if I'm kidding or not. Because what I have to say, and what I'm interested in doing and communicating, is worthwhile enough that I don't want to muck it up with people being confused about where I'm really coming from.

Tell the truth because then you don't have to have a good memory.

For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs only to be seen.

I've made the commitment to Canadians that I'm going to stay myself, and I'm going stay open about it, and I'm going to make sure that the thoughtfulness with which I approach issues continues to shine through.

Let deeds match words.

Let me get you to understand I don't bully anybody. I stand up for what I believe in and I'm very honest and I always tell the truth. I'm not a liar, I'm not manipulative and I don't stab you in your back because I will stab you in your chest.

Tell the children the truth.

Some people still make promises and keep those they make. When they do, they help make life around them more stably human.

The words of truth are simple.

I am an honest person, transparent, that look citizens straight in their faces.

It seems to me that the way to remove people's cynicism is, when asked a straight question, to give a straight answer.

You'll never get mixed up if you simply tell the truth. Then you don't have to remember what you have said, and you never forget what you have said.

You have to be up-front from the very beginning about what your expectations of the other person are, and you can't make any promises you don't intend to keep.

Keep it simple. Tell the truth. People can smell the truth.

Take the pledge and after you’re elected, do whatever you want.

Candor helps a lot.