Mark Twain Quotes

There is a big disincentive to talk about the truth. I will speak the truth.

I'm sort of a straight shooter.

Even if it's a bit blunt, I really appreciate somebody being straight with you.

I like people who tell you what they think straight away instead of going around in circles.

Don't Ask Me Nothing About Nothing, I Just Might Tell You the Truth

To tell the truth, this was one of the few cases in which she had not told him just what she was thinking. Usually, she let him know whatever thoughts happened to come to her, and indeed he never took it amiss if she let slip a word that might pain him, because when all was said and done that was the price one paid for sincerity.

The greatest consolation in life is to say what one thinks.

I speak the truth, not my fill of it, but as much as I dare speak; and I dare to do so a little more as I grow old.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

I say too much sometimes, but I'm honest, that's the important thing.

I guess I'm one of those girls who can be too honest about things for my own good, but I expect it back. I expect people to be honest and blunt with me, too.

I'm very upfront and very honest. I don't let a bunch of stuff fester and boil over.

"My comfort is," said Susan, looking back at Mr. Dombey, "that I have told a piece of truth this day which ought to have been told long before and can't be told too often or too plain..."

I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the answers.

I call it like I see it. I don't hold back when it comes to being candid on the hot issues.

One must be frank to be relevant.

I like to say it like it is.

I will tell the truth wherever I please.

I always said what I thought and I didn't hold anything back.

Whatever I feel, I say frankly.

If somebody asks for my opinion, I tell them my opinion, whether it's what they want to hear or not.

I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to!

There is no diplomacy like candor.

I have never made any secret of any of my thoughts or areas of interest. I've always been honest, open, and upfront.

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.