Honest Quotes

1. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson

2. “Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it’ll always get you the right ones.” – John Lennon

3. “Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.” – Maggie Kuhn

4. “Tell the truth or someone will tell it for you.” – Stephanie Klein

5. “The truth doesn’t cost anything, but a lie could cost you everything.” – Unknown

6. “Honesty saves everyone’s time.” – Unknown

7. “It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.” – Rick Riordan

8. “Better to be slapped with the truth than kissed with a lie.” – Russian Proverb

9. “The hardest thing to be is yourself in a world that’s trying to make you like everyone else.” – E.E. Cummings

10. “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don’t expect it from cheap people.” – Warren Buffett

11. “Telling the truth and making someone cry is better than telling a lie and making someone smile.” – Paulo Coelho

12. “Truth is like surgery. It hurts but cures. A lie is like a painkiller. It gives instant relief but has side effects forever.” – Unknown

13. “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain

14. “Be honest, brutally honest. That is what’s going to maintain relationships.” – Lauryn Hill

15. “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

16. “Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.” – Michael Jackson

17. “Honesty is the highest form of intimacy.” – Unknown

18. “Being honest doesn’t mean you have to be rude.” – Unknown

19. “People often claim to hunger for truth, but seldom like the taste when it’s served up.” – George R.R. Martin

20. “Sometimes, being honest is the most selfish thing you can do. But it’s also the most freeing.” – Unknown

21. “The truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever.” – Unknown

22. “You can’t lie to yourself forever.” – Unknown

23. “Real honesty is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – Unknown

24. “Honesty is not just about telling the truth. It’s about being real with yourself and others.” – Unknown

25. “Being honest might not make you popular, but it will make you respected.” – Unknown

26. “Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.” – Unknown

27. “Sometimes, the most honest thing you can say is ‘I don’t know.’” – Unknown

28. “Your honesty will hurt some people, but your silence will destroy you.” – Unknown

29. “Be honest about what you want. No one can read your mind.” – Unknown

30. “It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.” – Diane Grant