When I talk to anyone or read the writings of anyone who has any axe to grind, I feel that intellectual honesty and balanced judgement have simply disappeared from the face of the earth. Everyone’s thought is forensic, everyone is simply putting a “case” with deliberate suppression of his opponent’s point of view, and, what is more, with complete insensitiveness to any sufferings except those of himself and his friends.
George OrwellTags: politics honesty patriotism liberalism research conservatism leftism progressivism the-left rightism the-right
It was the first honest emotional connection I'd had in a while. So I immediately panicked and had to leave.
Candace BushnellTags: honesty emotion panic single-women had-to-leave
If you want to write a negative review, don't tickle me gently with your aesthetic displeasure about my work. Unleash the goddamn Kraken."
[on Twitter, July 17, 2012]
The Man of Power is one who presides—
By persuasion. He uses no demeaning words or behavior, does not manipulate others, appeals to the best in everyone, and respects the dignity and
agency of all humankind—men, women, boys, and girls.
By long-suffering. He waits when necessary and listens to the humblest or youngest person. He is tolerant of the ideas of others and avoids quick judgments and anger.
By gentleness. He uses a smile more often than a frown. He is not gruff or loud or frightening; he does not discipline in anger.
By meekness. He is not puffed up, does not dominate conversations, and is willing to conform his will to the will of God.
By love unfeigned. He does not pretend. He is sincere, giving honest love without reservation even when others are unlovable.
By kindness. He practices courtesy and thoughtfulness in little things as well as in the more obvious things. By pure knowledge. He avoids half-truths and seeks to be empathetic.
Without hypocrisy. He practices the principles he teaches. He knows he is not always right and is willing to admit his mistakes and say ‘I’m sorry.'
Without guile. He is not sly or crafty in his dealings with others, but is honest and authentic when describing his feelings.
Tags: honesty love patience qualities virtues
You could not bribe honest people, but bad people would accept bribery.
Anne HolmDon’t force your gifts: if you are a rascal, live like one; if you are half honest, be half honest; if you are completely honest, live absolutely honestly.
Pierre CeresoleYou can tell people the truth, but they'll never believe you until the event. Until it's too late. In the meantime, the truth will just piss them off and get you in a lot of trouble.
So you just walk home.
Tags: life truth honesty reality
The less you look to others,
the more you find in yourself.
What have you found in yourself.
Tags: life inspirational honesty be-yourself the-mind-and-self-relfection
You can’t be another person’s honesty, child, but you can be your own.
Jeanette WintersonTags: honesty love relationships
I never say the things I really want to. If I did, I'd have no friends.
Chelsea HandlerTags: humor honesty friendship tact filters
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