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False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.
False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.
Is it less dishonest to do what is wrong because it is not expressly prohibited by written law? Let us read more
Is it less dishonest to do what is wrong because it is not expressly prohibited by written law? Let us hope our moral principles are not yet in that stage of degeneracy.
Falseness often lurks beneath fair hair.
Falseness often lurks beneath fair hair.
Don't place too much confidence in the man who boasts of being as honest as the day is long. Wait read more
Don't place too much confidence in the man who boasts of being as honest as the day is long. Wait until you meet him at night.
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
If a dishonest creep wants to tap dance, give them the spotlight and a mirror.
If a dishonest creep wants to tap dance, give them the spotlight and a mirror.
Dishonesty is so grasping it would deceive God himself, were it possible.
Dishonesty is so grasping it would deceive God himself, were it possible.
If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.
Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.