Candor Quotes
(1 - 10 of 11)Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.
Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.
We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so more
We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we can't tolerate.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is more
A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.
Candor is a proof of both a just frame of mind and of a good tone of breeding. It is more
Candor is a proof of both a just frame of mind and of a good tone of breeding. It is a quality that belongs equally to the honest ;man and to the gentleman.
Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.
Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.
Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the more
Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the minds of others.
Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.
Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.
Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.
Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.
There is no wisdom like frankness.
There is no wisdom like frankness.
