Truth Quotes

"Truth may be hard to hear, but it is always worth speaking."

"The only time in my life I really felt ashamed was when I told the world that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction when he didn't."

"I always tell the truth, because that way I don't have to remember what I said."

"Character is what you do when no one is watching."

"Truth in reporting is essential to sound military decision-making."

"A soldier's word must be his bond in all circumstances."

"The battlefield strips away pretense and reveals true character."

"Honoring commitments, however difficult, defines a leader's integrity."

"The pursuit of truth must never be sacrificed for convenience."

"A commander's first obligation is to the truth of the situation."

"The only thing more important than loyalty is integrity."

"The most difficult thing for a leader to do is to admit when he is wrong."

"I have always felt that honesty is the best policy, even when it is difficult."

"The pursuit of truth requires humble questioning."

"Truth has a way of emerging, no matter how hidden."

"The truth is concrete, not abstract"

"Truth must guide our policies and our people."

"Seek truth even when it contradicts comfort."

"Truth, once spoken, cannot be unheard or forgotten."

"Truth, like water, always finds a way to the surface."

"The testimony of an ordinary person can be more powerful than the declaration of a general."

"Never compromise your integrity for anyone or anything."

"Honesty builds trust faster than any other quality."

"Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Protect it fiercely."

"A man's words paint his character as clearly as his deeds."

"The enemy's perspective is often as valid as our own."

"The complexities of war resist simple solutions and easy answers."

"Victory achieved at the cost of one's principles is hollow victory."

"The truth of the matter is, you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it."

"The true test of character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you."