There is no wisdom like frankness.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.

Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so read 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.

Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the read 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.

A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is read 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.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Candor is a proof of both a just frame of mind and of a good tone of breeding. It is read 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.