Tito Jackson Quotes

I know the pros and cons of being absolutely blunt.

Everyone appreciates me for my honesty. Why shouldn't I speak my mind? I will not say I am blunt. I don't speak about others.

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.

Honest doesn't necessarily mean unfiltered.

I was never the diplomatic diplomat.

If somebody asks for my opinion, I tell them my opinion, whether it's what they want to hear or not.

I didn't hold back.

I have the fault of being a little more sincere than is proper.

I always mean what I say, but I don't always say what I'm thinking.

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.

Too much truth is uncouth.

Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation.

Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not merely pull it out and strike it; merely to show that you have one.

Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.

Australian women tend to tell it like it is - even if it's the brutal, honest truth. I think American women usually break it to you a little easier. There's a softer side to them.

I'm not a trash talker, that's not my thing. But if someone asks me, I'm going to say what I feel and what I think.

I learned that you have to be careful about how you say things but not what you say.

The cast called her Lucy, but everyone else called her Mrs. Ball. She was honest with people. If she liked you, you knew it. If she didn't, you knew it, also.

It is important to our friends to believe that we are unreservedly frank with them, and important to friendship that we are not.

I'm actually a very honest person, and sometimes I end up like, 'Man, I said too much.' It's hard for me not to tell the truth when you ask me.

If I have to be focused and watch what I say, then I have to be comfortable.

I am what I am and I'm a horrible liar. I can't do it. I'm just very candid.

Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest.

People always love and respect characters who speak the truth, even if the truth hurts.

Don't fall in love with your wit. Your cleverly turned phrase may not, as you hope, show off how much gray matter you have, especially if the phrase is at someone else's expense.