Truth Quotes

What is truth? These quotes explore honesty, reality, and the courage it takes to face both.

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"The measure of your integrity is determined by how you conduct yourself when you are not obligated to be honest."
Chester Nimitz
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"In matters of conscience, there can be no compromise."
Chester Nimitz
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"A man's word is his bond; without it, he has nothing."
Chester Nimitz
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"The most dangerous commander is one who believes his own propaganda."
Albert Kesselring
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"The true measure of a military man is his integrity."
Albert Kesselring
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"Deception in war is legitimate; deception in peace is betrayal."
Albert Kesselring
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"A soldier without honor is merely a criminal with a uniform."
Albert Kesselring
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"To serve with honor is to serve with purpose beyond self."
Albert Kesselring
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"Honor is the foundation upon which all military virtue rests."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
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"True discipline is the ability to do what is right when no one is watching."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"To lead with integrity is to lead with invisible strength."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"History forgives many failures, but never punishes integrity."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"In uncertainty, the clarity of one's values becomes paramount."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"In the silence between words lies the truth of intention."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"The cost of compromise is often greater than the cost of integrity."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
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"A person of integrity is worth more than gold."
Chiang Kai-shek
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"Truth, though hidden, will always eventually surface."
Chiang Kai-shek
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"The measure of a man is not his words, but his deeds."
William Halsey
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"A man's word is his bond; without it, he has nothing."
William Halsey
W
"The truth is like the sea—powerful and unforgiving."
William Halsey
W
"Never mistake silence for agreement or weakness."
William Halsey
W
"A man's reputation is more valuable than his possessions."
William Halsey
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"Truth in communication between commander and soldier is essential trust."
Hasso von Manstein
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"Victory achieved through cunning alone is hollow victory."
Hasso von Manstein
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"Truth, though painful, is preferable to comfortable deception."
Hideki Tojo
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"I have always believed that the measure of a person is not their rank or station, but their character."
Douglas MacArthur
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"Build your life on a foundation of truth, and no tempest can shake your house."
Douglas MacArthur
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"A person of integrity keeps their word even when no one is watching."
Douglas MacArthur
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"I have found that honesty, though sometimes difficult, is always the best policy."
Douglas MacArthur
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"I have seen that those who maintain integrity in small matters rarely fail in larger ones."
Douglas MacArthur