Frank Abagnale Quotes

All I can hope to teach my son is to tell the truth and fear no man.

Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.

I never lied to a person in my life; my kids didn't, either.

Of all faults the one she most despised in others was the want of bravery; the meanness of heart which leads to untruth.

Honesty is better than any policy.

Without courage there cannot be truth, and without truth there can be no other virtue.

Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind.

Honesty is the cornerstone of character.

You never feel good when you lie. It doesn't matter how much you want something, if you lie to somebody you love, and they actually, sincerely believe you, you feel like a cockroach that needs some serious Raid action.

With integrity you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt. With fear and guilt removed you are free to be and do your best.

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

The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.

I've convinced myself - I hope I'm right - that children despair of you if you don't tell them the truth.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

No legacy is so rich as honesty.

I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.

With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity, you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt.

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

Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity

Today we need a special kind of courage. Not the kind needed in battle, but a kind which makes us stand up for everything that we know is right, everything that is true and honest. We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics, so that we can show the world that we are not afraid of the future.

I think what's important is for us to decipher what is honest and what is dishonest and be accepting of those things and not operating from fear.

I will never cheat in any walk of life.

I don't cheat.

Honesty is a foundation, and it's usually a solid foundation. Even if I do get in trouble for what I said, it's something that I can stand on.