Truth Quotes

"I have always held that reputation, once lost, is nearly impossible to recover."

"One cannot compromise on matters of fundamental principle without compromising oneself."

"One cannot always live according to one's wishes, but one can always live according to one's principles."

"Truth has a peculiar quality—it becomes clearer the more honestly we examine ourselves."

"The truth is the truth, and nothing else is the truth."

"The beauty of truth is that it needs no adornment."

"A promise made is a debt unpaid."

"Honest men can disagree; it is only rogues insist on agreement."

"Truth fears no questions."

"The fortunes of war are fickle, but honor remains constant."

"A promise made under arms is sacred beyond all other covenants."

"The trust of those you lead is earned through consistency of word and deed."

"In the fog of war, principles are your only compass."

"The noise of war often drowns out the whisper of truth."

"To be forgiven, one must confess."

"A commander must see the battlefield as it is, not as he wishes it to be."

"A leader's integrity is his most valuable possession."

"A true commander knows that every decision costs lives."

"A leader must never sacrifice his principles for temporary advantage."

"A soldier's sacrifice demands that his leadership be worthy of it."

"The greatest deception is the one we practice upon ourselves."

"The spoken word cannot be unspoken; speak therefore with deliberation."

"You must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage."

"Truth is so hard to get at."

"Truth is like a lion; you do not have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."

"A man is only as good as his word."

"War strips away all pretense and reveals the true character of nations."

"The cost of war is paid by those who did not start it."

"Truth, like the sun, cannot remain hidden no matter how thick the clouds."

"The truth spoken at the wrong time is not truth but cruelty; timing is part of wisdom."