James Altucher Quotes

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.

Would that the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy, might be laid to heart; that a sense of the true aim of life might elevate the tone of politics and trade till public and private honor become identical.

Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty.

Honest people don't hide their deeds.

Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.

People like to see honest persons. So I certainly will advise many young people who want to participate in politics, honesty is the best policy.

I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

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

Tell the truth and run.

I don't cheat.

Lies don't fix things. They don't even make things easier, at least not in the long run. Best to tell the truth and then clean up an honest mess.

Corruption wins not more than honesty.

I never did anything dishonest.

In the last few years, the very idea of telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth is dredged up only as a final resort when the alternative options of deception, threat and bribery have all been exhausted.

I try to be honest.

I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior. You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends.

Americans being upright and forthright and honest and true to themselves is a very hard concept.

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

Live truth instead of professing it.

I don't really lie about anything, I have to be honest. I like to live with the truth.

Never lie when the truth is more profitable.

Living in truth cannot be reduced to having access to full information.

I think you have an obligation to be honest.

In all my public and private acts as your president, I expect to follow my instincts of openness and candor with full confidence that honesty is always the best policy in the end.