Quotes on Honesty

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." -Thomas Jefferson  

A half truth is a whole lie. ~ Yiddish Proverb

"Every lie is two lies, the lie we tell others and the lie we tell ourselves to justify it." --Robert Brault 

Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” 
― 
Spencer Johnson 

"Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."
--William Shakespeare

Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.” 
― 
James E Faust 

No legacy is so rich as honesty.” 
-William ShakespeareAll's Well That Ends Well 

It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.” 
― 
Rick RiordanThe Red Pyramid 

Honest people don't hide their deeds.” 
― 
Emily BrontëWuthering Heights

"When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth." 
--Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner