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
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"In business, as in life, integrity is the foundation upon which all else is built."
John Jacob Astor
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"I would rather be known as a man of principle than a man of wealth."
John Jacob Astor
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"The most dangerous man is he who believes his own publicity."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"The pursuit of truth is the pursuit of freedom."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"The truth of industry is written in production numbers, not words."
Richard Arkwright
"Industry without integrity is a hollow victory."
Jedediah Strutt
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"Man is not born the enemy of man; circumstances make him so."
Robert Owen
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"Society rests upon a foundation of delusion; it must be rebuilt on truth."
Robert Owen
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"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
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"Truth is rarely comfortable, which is why so many avoid it."
William Astor
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"The pursuit of truth is often more important than the truth itself."
William Astor
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"Truth will always prevail."
George Stephenson
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"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
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"I have seen fortunes rise and fall; only those built on genuine innovation endure."
Richard Arkwright
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"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