being straightforward Quotes

My bosses cautioned me about my candor. Now my GE career is over, and I'm telling you that it was my candor that helped make it work.

Candor is the only way I know how to do it. I'm way too old to change. At the end of the day, I believe the truth is stronger than any lie that's out there.

I'm going to come out and tell it like it is.

The only appropriate response to the question, 'Can I be frank?' is, 'Yes, if I can be Barbara.

What you've got to do is be honest. Say what you believe. Give it to them straight. Just don't wuss out.

Lies kill love, it's been said. Well, what about frankness, then.

Ask for 100% of what you want 100% of the time.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

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

When one is frank, one's very presence is a compliment.

The President's biggest problem right now is he's gotta tell the truth. And we've seen this in New Jersey. I've told lots of hard truths in New Jersey that people didn't necessarily agree with, but they give you credit for looking them in the eye and telling them the truth.

The art of life is to show your hand. There is no diplomacy like candor. You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do. Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception.

To be direct and honest is not safe.

There is only one thing that it requires real courage to say, and that is a truism.

Cynicism and defensiveness are two things constantly levelled at me. Look, I've got time for people, I'm good mannered. I usually find that when you're down, nobody has a bloody minute for you. If I was a nobody, you wouldn't even talk to me. People, in general, don't like you being upfront and civil. They hate you for it. They label you a cynic 'cos you're reasonable.

It's easier for me if I'm just open and transparent to a point.

When folks find I ain't afeard to speak my mind on their affairs, they kinder guess I'm tellin' the truth about my own.

A little candor never leaves me. It is what protects me.

Whenever one has anything unpleasant to say, one should always be quite candid.

Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness.

I said with perfect honest, "I have no intention of trying to take these suckers out by myself, no.

When I talk to other young people, I try to be as straightforward as possible. I'm a kid. I love getting outdoors. You should get outside, too!

Not me. Give me honesty anytime.