Ma Ying-jeou Quotes

I try to be honest.

Honesty has always been an integral part of my operation, really.

Honesty is the best policy.

What is important is that you're honest with the American people.

No matter what you do, be honest. That sticks out in Washington.

I cannot deceive my people.

I think people are distrustful of politicians and are looking for someone who is telling the truth with no hidden agenda.

One thing about me is I try to be honest.

Honesty will never break you.

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct.

Honesty is all you need.

Honesty has always worked for me.

I'm a firm believer in absolute honesty.

Honestly is always an option, even when you don't think it is.

The good thing is that I'm always honest.

There is a political value in being honest and saying what you mean.

You don’t tell the truth just some of the time… The American people deserve the truth all of the time.

I suppose that an honest man shines more in politics than he does elsewhere.

I never really tell lies, and sometimes it has worked against me.

Doing things right in politics is no different than doing things right in life: Tell the truth, be yourself.

Honesty is always hip.

If there is one thing I have learnt, it's that you have to be honest.

The thing for me is to always tell the truth. Not to preach, but to tell the truth.

Maybe sometimes you are punished for honesty, but I always prefer to be honest.

Be honest with your intentions, the rest will follow.