John Lee Hancock Quotes

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.

If you're going to be in the business of news and telling people the truth... you've got to be honest. You've got to have the same rules for yourself as you do for everyone else.

I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts to be in their proper context.

I think that the truth is a really stern taskmistress.

An author must be nothing if he do not love truth; a barrister must be nothing if he do.

The facts fairly and honestly presented; truth will take care of itself.

Business rests squarely on the law of service. It has for its main reliance truth and faith and justice …. It is one of the greatest contributing forces to the moral and spiritual enhancement of the race.

The truth matters, and despite my objection to the creation of the Select Panel, as its Ranking Member, I will do all I can to ensure that as long at it continues, it will be as fair, transparent and objective as possible.

I think we have a high responsibility to base any criticisms that we have on a fair and honest statement of the facts, and that nominees should not be subjected to distortions of their record, taking things they've done out of context.

When you're right, you're right, when you're wrong, you're wrong and that's all there is to it.

We need people in the game to be honest, to call things as they are.

The truth does not need to be defended.

The reader deserves an honest opinion. If he doesn't deserve it, give it to him anyhow.

I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command.

Our family, from day one, has only sought the simple truth in this matter.

Every young man would do well to remember that all successful business stands on the foundation of morality.

Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.

See it all. See it fairly. Be truthful, be sensible and be careful with language. When nothing depends on man, everything depends on him.

Justice is truth in action.

Let us begin by committing ourselves to the truth to see it like it is, and tell it like it is, to find the truth, to speak the truth, and to live the truth.

As a nation - and as a world - we need more truth.

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

Truth is a point of view, but authenticity can't be faked.

I always felt that a scientist owes the world only one thing, and that is the truth as he sees it.

The ethics of journalism are one thing. Another thing is the ethics of business.