Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Honesty is better than any policy.

Honesty is the cornerstone of character.

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 largely a matter of information, of knowing that dishonesty is a mistake. Principle is not as powerful in keeping people straight as a policeman.

Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.

The view that honesty is something, and even a virtue, belongs, it is true, to those private opinions which are forbidden in this age of public opinions.

The good I stand on is my truth and honesty.

I pray to God that I shall not live one hour after I have thought of using deception.

Honesty and integrity is an important part of our character, my character.

When I do things, I do things honestly.

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.

Being sincere, dedicated and honest is the key. People of integrity triumph in the end.

An honorable man or woman is one who is truthful; free from deceit; above cheating, lying, stealing, or any form of deception. An honorable man or woman is one who learns early that one cannot do wrong and feel right. A man's character is judged on how he keeps his word and his agreements.

Whatever you may suffer, speak the truth. Be worthy of the entire confidence of your associates. Consider what is right as to what must be done. It is not necessary that you should keep your property, or even your life, but it is necessary that you should hold fast your integrity.

honesty is hard work.

Integrity is important in building relationships. And is the foundation upon which many other qualities for success are built, such as respect, dignity, and trust.

Honesty is a very expensive gift, Don't expect it from cheap people.

I deliberately state my age because it keeps me honest. I think lying is a bad idea. Sooner or later, someone's going to catch you.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

A good man will not lie, although it be for his profit.

Integrity is not a given factor in everyone's life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives.

Your honesty is not to be based either on religion or policy.Bothyourreligionand policy must be basedon it.

I would say that today, dishonesty is the rule, and honesty the exception. It could be, statistically, that more people are honest than dishonest, but the few that really control things are not honest, and that tips the balance.

Integrity is honesty carried through the fibres of the being and the whole mind, into thought as well as action so that the person is complete in honesty. That kind of integrity I put above all else as an essential to leadership.

I don't think telling the truth ever gets anyone in trouble in the long run. Maybe the day after, but not in the long run.