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

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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: 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

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: 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
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Personal Stories

Finding Patience

Submitted by Anonymous Yesterday, I was frantically juggling between preparing chili for the crock pot so we can have dinner ready after my son's baseball game (during which I had to leave to pick up my husband from work since we're down to one car only to come home and... Read more

Eric's Honesty

Submitted by Joe Coscarart Eric Gravbrot, a homeschool student representing West Valley High School in Yakima, Washington, won the state Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s 3A boys’ golf championship in May. His honesty/sportsmanship played a key role. On... Read more

A Guardian Angel

Submitted by Bianca D A week ago, my boyfriend Patrik and I were sitting in the long drive-thru line at McDonalds. As I was discussing something with my boyfriend, the driver behind us starts yelling and screaming, beeping his horn. As I turn around, thinking it was di... Read more

The Lucky Dime

Submitted by Grace When I was at the store with my mom, I found a dime on the ground. I picked it up, and showed my mom. She said that I should keep it. Then I said, "Can I give it the cashier?" She said yes. Then I gave it to the cashier. The cashier said, "Oh, you... Read more

Thankful

Submitted by Lisa Haas As I was leaving my doctor's office after an appointment, I somehow dropped a check from my purse in the parking lot without knowing. I had pulled the check out of the checkbook in the office for my co-pay, but the girl at the desk said I didn't h... Read more
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Quotes
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Honest men fear neither the light nor the dark.
Dr. Thomas Fuller Clergyman, Writer (1608-1661);
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An honest man nearly always thinks justly.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Philosopher (1712-1778);
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It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.
Noel Coward Playwright, Composer, Actor (1899-1973);
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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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Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.
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TV Commercial
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Classroom

Cheating in class is a widespread problem. It affects the cheater and all who feel pressured to participate. One person making a decision to be honest can make a big difference as shown in this s... 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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