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 reputation is built not in a day, but through years of consistent action."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man's word should be his bond, especially in matters of commerce."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"In business, as in life, integrity is the foundation upon which all else is built."John Jacob Astor
"I would rather be known as a man of principle than a man of wealth."John Jacob Astor
"The most dangerous man is he who believes his own publicity."William K. Vanderbilt
"The pursuit of truth is the pursuit of freedom."William K. Vanderbilt
"The truth of industry is written in production numbers, not words."Richard Arkwright
"Industry without integrity is a hollow victory."Jedediah Strutt
"Man is not born the enemy of man; circumstances make him so."Robert Owen
"Society rests upon a foundation of delusion; it must be rebuilt on truth."Robert Owen
"I reject the notion that poverty ennobles the soul."Robert Owen
"In manufacturing, precision is not a luxury but a moral obligation."Matthew Boulton
"A man's word is his bond; this principle has guided all my dealings."Matthew Boulton
"I have learned that honor is the only currency that never depreciates."Matthew Boulton
"The workshop knows no deception; every flaw is eventually revealed."Matthew Boulton
"I have learned that integrity compounds over time like interest on gold."Matthew Boulton
"Truth is rarely comfortable, which is why so many avoid it."William Astor
"The pursuit of truth is often more important than the truth itself."William Astor
"Truth will always prevail."George Stephenson
"It appears to me that if the facts will not agree with the theory, the facts must be disposed of."Isambard Kingdom Brunel
"A handshake and a man's word should be as binding as any legal document."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The laws of business are immutable – ignore them at your peril."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"I have seen fortunes rise and fall; only those built on genuine innovation endure."Richard Arkwright
"Truth is the first casualty when power is exercised without wisdom."Robert Owen
"Innovation without integrity is merely clever deception."Jedediah Strutt
"The hands of workers tell the story of a nation's character more truthfully than its laws."Jedediah Strutt
"The market rewards not merely what is good, but what is honest."Matthew Boulton
"A debt unpaid is a promise broken; keep both with scrupulous care."Matthew Boulton
"Capital is important, but character is irreplaceable."Matthew Boulton
"A good name, once lost, cannot be regained by fortune alone."Matthew Boulton