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“Why we don't value intellectual honesty beyond easy answers is beyond me.”

Book:Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say

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Kelly Corrigan

Kelly Corrigan, born on August 16, 1967, is an American writer known for her emotionally rich and vivid storytelling. Her works have won wide acclaim and are beloved by readers. more

“Lies charged compound interest. You tried to fix what you had broken before you were found out, making little payments as you could afford to, just enough to keep the whole weight of it at bay. But the lie kept growing and growing. You could never pay it off, not without losing everything. The cost was total.”

Honesty Lies

Book:Unbecoming

Source: Unbecoming

“He seemed about to go on in this strain, which was a favorite of his, but then recollected himself, and said wryly, "I reveal myself more with every word. I am honest, Natalie, and sometimes ashamed of it." "I always am, when I'm honest," Natalie said. "Are you?" he asked with interest. "Do you know when you're being honest?" "Usually," Natalie said. "If I'm surprised at myself for saying it thinking it, it's honest.”

Honest Honesty Ashamed

Book:Hangsaman

Source: Hangsaman

“My best room, however, my withdrawing room, always ready for company, on whose carpet the sun rarely fell, was the pine wood behind my house. Thither in summer days, when distinguished guests came, I took them, and a priceless domestic swept the floor and dusted the furniture and kept the things in order.”

Nature Honesty Simplicity

Book:Walden or, Life in the Woods

Source: Walden or, Life in the Woods

“It's difficult to honest with others when you continue lying to yourself.”

Lying Honesty Carlos Wallace Honesty Quotes Lying Quotes Lying To Yourself Honesty Integrity Relationship Lying To Ourselves Lying To You Lying Games

Author:Carlos Wallace

“...You were just being honest. I get that now. You've always told me the truth. You're always honest with me. And the truth hurts sometimes...but empty promises hurt a lot more. And you've never given me those.”

Truth Honesty

Book:Love Songs & Other Lies

Source: Love Songs & Other Lies

“....Truth lies in details”

Reality Truth Universe Honesty Creator Oneness Fact Truthfulness Controller

Author:-Farooq A Shiekh

“IN WORKING WITH MIRRORS IT IS NECESSARY TO RECAPITULATE YOUR ENTIRE LIFE, FROM THE PRESENT MOMENT RIGHT BACK TO THE MOMENT OF BIRTH. SUCH A RECAPITULATION DEMANDS A LEVEL OF HONESTY WHICH IS ONLY ATTAINABLE THROUGH AN ACT OF RUTHLESSNESS. RUTHLESSNESS MUST BEGIN WITH YOURSELF. ONLY WHEN RUTHLESSNESS HAS REPLACED SELF-PITY CAN YOU ACHIEVE THE SOBRIETY NEEDED IN ORDER TO DISCRIMINATE WITH WISDOM.”

Honesty Mirrors Self Pity Sobriety Ruthlessness Recapitulation

Author:Théun Mares

“It’s not about my reflection. It’s about what’s being reflected in my reflection. And frankly, I find that it’s easy to focus on the former, but the latter makes me want to smash mirrors.”

Self Character Honesty Reflection Intuitive Transparency Self Reflection Self Evaluation

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

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