Carl T. Rowan Quotes

There are only two ways of telling the complete truth - anonymously and posthumously.

I'm going to speak my mind because I have nothing to lose.

There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the whole world.

So you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna do something really outrageous, I'm gonna tell the truth.

I've always been very direct and have told the truth and have been very willing to stand up and speak out.

I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.

I like people that are not frightened to say what they think.

I speak the truth not so much as I would, but as much as I dare, and I dare a little more as I grow older.

I dare you all to write one more thing that you won't say to my face.

I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.

I speak my mind. I just speak my heart. I will not turn away from any question.

I feel the weight of just telling the truth. There really is no weight to telling the truth. It's a little scary sometimes, but if you tell the truth, you don't have to be looking over your shoulder.

Dare to be honest and fear no labor.

I think what's important is for us to decipher what is honest and what is dishonest and be accepting of those things and not operating from fear.

I've learned that, in many cases, people say, 'I want ground truth,' and they don't really mean it. There are warts all over this organization, as there are in many organizations, but you just have to tell truth to power and let the chips fall where they may.

I don't have any sense of inhibition, so I'm able to lead my life with a lot of honesty.

I'm not afraid to say what I feel.

I don't care about me being vulnerable or embarrassing situations.

I'm not scared to speak my mind and tell you what it is.

I've always been outspoken. I've always been honest. I've always said things that maybe other people were afraid to say.

One of the great things about Churchill is that he had the guts to say the unpalatable, to level with the people, even if it cost him politically to tell them the truth.

I'm loyal. I'm real. I'm not afraid to say what I'm thinking.

We mustn't be afraid of the truth.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

I have always expressed my opinion fearlessly. To not express the truth is far more frightening.