Eartha Kitt Quotes

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.

When you don't have accountability, there's no limit to the things that people will say. One of the restraints on the vitriol and the filth that so often is part of the American political debate is that candidates have to stand by their ads.

You didn’t elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth.

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

Just tell the truth and you're home free. If there are amends to be made, you make them. You own it and move on.

I have a responsibility to tell the truth. The truth about what we've done, and what we'll do.

You need to tell the truth to the audience, or they will throw a brick through the TV. They'll turn you off.

I refuse to lie to children.

I don't want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their job.

Well, the truth is always what should be told. And the truth and the knowledge of the truth is what everybody should represent, regardless of the consequences of doing it.

I have been known for some time as a person who speaks the truth and speaks it strongly. I have always called a liar a liar and a hypocrite a hypocrite.

If I got something to say or do to a man, I'm going to look that man in the eye and tell him what is going to happen. That's just me now.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

Ethics are a key issue, and they're a key issue on the Democratic side, and all people have to be held to high standards.

No blame should attach to telling the truth. But it does, it does.

Most of all, be honest with yourself and make sure those in political office, our so called public servants, are being honest, holding them accountable for their actions!

Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.

And one of the most important values of Barack Obama is that he will always level with the American people.

I say what I think, and I stand behind what I say.

I will tell the truth wherever I please.

I'm a realist, not a sugar coater. I believe in always letting people know what their obstacles are. And at the end of the day, I just want to be respected for my hard work.

Someone needs to tell the truth, but it shouldn't be my job.

I've made the commitment to Canadians that I'm going to stay myself, and I'm going stay open about it, and I'm going to make sure that the thoughtfulness with which I approach issues continues to shine through.

It's important to be honest and truthful with your constituents. At the end of the day, we represent them.

I take work very seriously and telling the truth in my job and professionalism.