Alice Cary Quotes

There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.

Humility is truth.

A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.

You just make yourself available to be full of love. And to be truthful and honest, 100 percent.

What we want is to be real. Let us not appear to be more than we are. Don't let us put on any cant, any assumed humility, but let us be real; that is the delight of God. God wants us to be real men and women, and if we profess to be what we are not, God knows all about us. God hates sham.

Wisdom consists partly in not pretending anymore, in discarding artifice.

Humility is all about being truthful and honest.

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end.

I don't pretend to be anything but an actor and a writer.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

A gift of truth is the gift of love.

When I was younger, I was impressed by those who were educated, accomplished, successful, and applauded by the world. But over the years, I have come to the realization that I am far more impressed by those wonderful and blessed souls who are truly good and without guile.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

Look, I'm not a perfect person. I have my warts. I sometimes say things that get me in trouble. I wear suits that are cheap. But I say what I think and I believe what I say, and I'm willing to say things that are not popular but ordinary people know are right.

Honesty is as rare as a man without self-pity.

Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble.

It's important for me to live my life honestly.

Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none.

I'm not an actor. Lord knows, I'd be acting if I were an actor. What you see is what you get.

I'm not claiming divinity. I've never claimed purity of soul. I've never claimed to have the answers to life. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can... But I still believe in peace, love and understanding.

My mother and father just taught me the basics: to be really kind, to really listen to people. I have never been one to put on airs and graces.

Live a sincere life; be natural, and be honest with yourself.

Honest is how I want to look. The truth doesn't glitter and shine.

Greatness of spirit is accompanied by simplicity and sincerity.

My first wish is to be simple in my actions, truthful in my speech, honest in my opinions, and natural in my behavior. In other words, I want to be clean in mind, heart, and body.