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Quote by Christian Nestell Bovee

“Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.”

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Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more

“Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.”

Ifs May Action Principles Fronts Honesty Serious Speech Careful Neighbor Sincere Careless Barbarians Frivolous Yoke Carriages Untrustworthy

Author:Confucius

“Commend me to sterling honesty though clad in rags.”

Honesty Rags Sterling

Book:The Waverley Novels

Source: The Waverley Novels

“The mind is the result of the torments the flesh undergoes or inflicts upon itself.”

Mind Results Flesh Torment

Author:Emile M. Cioran

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