Epictetus Quotes

Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of virtue, and of all moral authority.

Character is that quality of mind which makes truth-telling instinctive rather than strange.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

There is in the end no remedy but truth. It is the one course that cannot be evil.

Honesty is the best policy.

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

Honest hearts produce honest actions.

I consider myself an honest soul.

Truth will prevail.

The truth is the truth is the truth. And as long as you tell the truth, you'll be okay in the end.

I don't think lying has any ultimate justification. I don't think it ever leads to anything positive. The good fight to have is not to lie. That's one of the challenges in a way.

Integrity is the essence of everything successful.

Integrity is the core of our character. Without integrity, we have a weak foundation upon which to build other Christlike characteristics.

Sincerity is the way to heaven.

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

Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty.

Honesty prospers in every condition of life.

Truth is the beginning of every good to the gods, and of every good to man.

Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.

Honesty has always worked for me.

No legacy is so rich as honesty.

The object of the superior man is truth.

For great is truth, and shall prevail.

We are men of action, lies do not become us.