John C. Maxwell Quotes

An honorable man or woman is one who is truthful; free from deceit; above cheating, lying, stealing, or any form of deception. An honorable man or woman is one who learns early that one cannot do wrong and feel right. A man's character is judged on how he keeps his word and his agreements.

Integrity is important in building relationships. And is the foundation upon which many other qualities for success are built, such as respect, dignity, and trust.

Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind.

Truthfulness is the main element of character.

No legacy is so rich as honesty.

Loyalty and honesty, those are important.

My mother taught me to be honest no matter what situation takes place in my life, to be honest and to stay humble.

The NFL goes to great lengths to protect what it calls 'the integrity of the game.' The same should be said for us as individuals. Integrity, the truthful interaction of word and deed, not only creates leaders in the locker room who are worthy of being followed; it is also vital for success at home.

When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust... Withhold your hands from striking, and from taking that which is unlawful and bad.

A big part of honesty is self-discipline, personal resolve, and taking pride in who you are as a person and what each action means to your character.

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Integrity is a life where your beliefs and intentions are aligned with your words and actions.

If there is one word that describes the meaning of character, it is the word honor. Without honor, civilization would not long exist. Without honor, there could be no dependable contracts, no lasting marriages, no trust or happiness. What does the word honor mean to you? To me, honor is summarized in this expression by the poet Tennyson, "Man's word [of honor] is God in man."

Honesty is a very expensive gift, Don't expect it from cheap people.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

If a man's handshake is no good all the {legal} paper in the world won't make it good.

Honesty is the cornerstone of character.

If you have no character to lose, people will have no faith in you.

Lies were lethal, however honourable the intentions of the liar. They deprived people of the opportunity to know the basic facts of their own lives.

Trust and integrity are precious resources, easily squandered, hard to regain. They can thrive only on a foundation of respect for veracity.

it is better in the long run to be cheated than to cheat. I have learned that there is no middle way.

Honesty is a warrant of far more safety than fame.

If you don't have integrity, you have nothing. You can't buy it.

Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.

Without character, there is no credibility; and without credibility, there is no trust.