Truth Quotes

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

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"A man's character is not defined by his wealth, but by the manner in which he acquired it."
Collis P. Huntington
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"I have observed that those who speak most of ethics often practice them least."
Collis P. Huntington
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"A man's word should be his bond, in all circumstances."
Leland Stanford
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"I have always maintained that integrity is non-negotiable in all dealings."
Leland Stanford
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"I have always believed that integrity is the currency that never loses its value."
Leland Stanford
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"Truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
John Jacob Astor
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"Truth may be uncomfortable, but it is always liberating."
William Astor
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"Truth is the eternal standard of measure."
William Astor
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"A contract honored is worth more than a promise sworn."
Stephen Girard
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"A man's word is either his bond or his burden."
Stephen Girard
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"In the commerce of souls, integrity is the only legal tender."
Stephen Girard
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"The cost of integrity is high; the cost of losing it is infinite."
Stephen Girard
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"A single moment of honesty is worth a lifetime of comfort."
Stephen Girard
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"The pursuit of truth requires the courage to question everything you believe."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"Truth stands alone; it needs no allies to sustain it."
William K. Vanderbilt
"The path to prosperity is paved with honest dealing."
Charles Crocker
"The measure of a man is what he does when no one is watching."
Charles Crocker
"A man's reputation is his most valuable asset."
Charles Crocker
"A man of integrity needs no guards to protect his interests."
Charles Crocker
"A legacy built on integrity will outlast any built on cunning."
Charles Crocker
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"Truth has no agenda; it simply exists, waiting for the brave to acknowledge it."
Mark Hopkins
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"Truth cuts deeper than any weapon; that is why tyrants fear it most."
Mark Hopkins
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"Truth is the foundation upon which all lasting structures are built."
William Astor
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"A man's word, once given, is his most valuable asset."
Collis P. Huntington
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"A contract is only as good as the character of the man who signs it."
Collis P. Huntington
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"A man's character is revealed not in his victories, but in his choices."
Collis P. Huntington
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"In business, as in life, integrity is the foundation of all enduring success."
Leland Stanford
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"A university should be a place where truth is pursued without fear or favor."
Leland Stanford
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"In the pursuit of truth, we must follow evidence, not prejudice."
Leland Stanford
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"Truth in commerce is not merely ethical—it is profitable."
Stephen Girard