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Honesty is to be completely truthful, upright, and just.

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Honesty Hero: Lisa

Submitted by Lisa was a mom who lived on our street. Everyone loved her, and had a lot of respect for her. She had two boys and a husband. She lived everyday to its fullest and always had a smile on. Then one day she found out that she had breast cancer. It to... Read more

Honesty Hero: Mitchi

Submitted by Carol Mitchi and I became AWESOME FRIENDS back in June, but we had met when he first posted on a forum/avatar-based website, a website in which I pretty much LIVE on. Now, to get some characteristics of Mitchi's attitude. I find him to be quite nic... Read more

Honesty Hero: Michael

Submitted by Al Stanley Please bear with me, I'm not very good on the keyboard. My two sons and I went through a situation in 2006 that changed our lives. I have told my sons since that time that we make mistakes but it's what we do afterwords that determines who we are.... Read more

Honesty Hero: Jim

Submitted by Eric L. My hero is my neighbor, friend, and schoolmate, Jim, who took a personal tragedy in his life and used it to help others. A little more than 25 years ago Jim was nearly killed in an alcohol-related crash near Muncy, PA that resulted in the death of... Read more

Honesty Hero: Brian

Submitted by Amy A professional golfer on the PGA Tour, Brian Davis, called a penalty on himself, thereby losing the Verizon Heritage tournament in a playoff. The official did not notice that Brian's club hit a loose reed, which is an infraction that penalizes the... Read more
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Personal Stories

Honesty at Costco

Submitted by Danisha It was a beautiful summer night. I was at Costco and I was in line for a slice of pizza. The lady in front of me bought a slice and left right away. I stood in line and received a slice of Pizza from one cashier. The lady who took your money just ... Read more

The Time That I Was Honest

Submitted by Zydaya Honesty One day I went to school sad. I was down the whole day and my teachers and friends kept on asking me what was wrong. I kept on telling all of them that I was okay but deep down inside something was wrong. I was down the whole day when... Read more

I Shocked Someone

Submitted by Mariah People seem to think I'm one of those hard headed people who take a bunch of problems on. I usually try to remain as friendly as possible. Finally one day, while living at my dorm, someone left something out at the cafeteria that I knew could get ... Read more

Honesty vs. Junior Olympic Metal

Submitted by Kathryn M. Event: Approximately 10 years ago at a Junior Olympics Fencing Tournament in Colorado. When my son was 15 years old and fencing at the Junior Olympics, he stopped a life changing bout, which he was just about to win to have the director chec... Read more

My Wallet

Submitted by Craig Shaffer My son made and gave me a wallet. I was about 350 miles away from home and called my wife from a pay phone. When I got home, I found that I did not have my wallet. It had a small amount to money, my Driver's license, some cards and what bothered m... Read more
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Quotes
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You can cheat an honest man but not make a fool out of him.
Confucius Philosopher (551-479);
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I will put honesty before the risk of humiliation.
Rachel Joy Scott Student, First Victim Of The Columbine High School Massacre (1981-1999);
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We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.
Blaise Pascal Mathematician, Physicist, Religious Philosopher (1623-1662);
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An honest heart possesses a kingdom.
Seneca Roman Statesman, Philosopher (4-65);
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Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.
William Shakespeare Dramatist, Poet (1564-1616);
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TV Commercial
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In a fast-paced stream of events through alleys and with a police car—all underscored by the Black Eyed Peas song, “Where is the Love,” we watch the drama unfold and wonder if the young man is stea... Read More

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Dennis D'Inzeo 3 months ago from Las Vegas, Nevada
Love of Truth is the prime value from which all the others issue. Commit to truth and all good things will follow.
teia 3 months ago from niagara falls
You need to post the honesty commercial on here. The one with the boy that returns the lady's purse then the cop thanks him.
Mandela Nelly 6 months ago from Gaborone
I think your words are really inspiring...I do understand honesty is being true to yourself. thank you!!!
GRADE 5 6 months ago from BOSNIA
Be honest even if it costs too much for you.
Lexis Acklund 6 months ago from Somewhere
I pledge to not lie.
Kirko 6 months ago from Bartlesville High School
Honesty is very important when it comes to friends and family otherwise your just with a complete stranger if they dont tell you the truth.
Ashok haldar 7 months ago from Vill+po-benia gram. Ps-farakka .w.b, india.
I am honest man. I don't believe in being lying person. True life is my best life. Therefore honesty is the best policy. Truthful people will be win forever.
Corneilia M 7 months ago from Fermont,CA
People can trust you if they know you're Honest.
Haidi 7 months ago from Denver,Colorodo
Honesty is important through a friendship.
Rafika kanafe 7 months ago from Pretoria
If your honest people love, respect, care and believe in you ,if you honest you are the real deal.
Daniel E. 8 months ago from California
Honesty Is telling the man you are UNSURE of the relationship, BEFORE he gives you his world.

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