Henry A. Grunwald Quotes

I like to live righteous. And I just want everyone to know I'm not trying to get out of anything.

Character is the starting point from which we go on. When I say a man has character, I mean that when you go to that man and say, 'What are the facts in this case?' he will tell you the truth, justly, truly, and wisely as he knows, with the minimum of exhibitionism and the maximum of devotion to the common cause.

I am led by what I find to be true, not what I find to be popular.

Above all, I would teach him to tell the truth Truth-telling, I have found, is the key to responsible citizenship. The thousands of criminals I have seen in 40 years of law enforcement have had one thing in common: Every single one was a liar.

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.

I'm not saying I'm the perfect role model. But I'm honest. Period.

You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes.

I've always told the truth. I've often been wrong - but I've never knowingly lied. Not in public life. Because I don't see the need to.

I have to be able to be honest and be credible, and I think I can say, 'This guy did not have his best game today' rather than, 'He is awful and I cannot believe he did that.'

No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions.

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

One tells as few lies as possible only by telling as few lies as possible, and not by having the least possible opportunity to do so.

I think that the truth is a really stern taskmistress.

The truth doesn't hurt unless it ought to.

Honesty allows us to live with not knowing. We do not know the full story; we do not know where we are in the story. We do not know who, ultimately, is at fault or who will carry the blame in the end.

Say just what you mean to do on every occasion, and take it for granted you mean to do right.

I don't believe that a piece of paper will excuse my actions. In the end, only my actions will.

For me, I've always tried to be a stand-up individual.

Doing things right in politics is no different than doing things right in life: Tell the truth, be yourself.

My job is not to be liked. My job is to tell the truth.

I want people to know the truth. That's what drives me. That there is truth in the world to know, and once you know it, you have a responsibility to share it.

We must face facts. I have made that my guiding principle in office.

The NFL goes to great lengths to protect what it calls 'the integrity of the game.' The same should be said for us as individuals. Integrity, the truthful interaction of word and deed, not only creates leaders in the locker room who are worthy of being followed; it is also vital for success at home.

I'm about being honest and knowing that people are watching, and they want to know that I'm asking questions that they want the answers to.

My work is to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth.