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Words, once spoken, are like birds released from a cage; they cannot be called back.
Words, once spoken, are like birds released; they cannot be recalled.
Judge yourself by your intentions, not by your actions alone.
Even the most carefully constructed lies eventually crumble under the weight of truth.
The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.
Every lie, no matter how small, casts a shadow on the truth.
One should always be wary of perfect alibis. They often conceal the most elaborate lies.
The truth, like a well-hidden clue, often lies in plain sight, obscured only by our expectations.
The truth, like a well-hidden clue, often lies in plain sight, obscured by our own assumptions.
The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it.
In an age of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Better a brief encounter with truth than a long marriage to falsehood.
Character is higher than intellect. A great soul is built on integrity, not just cleverness.
The cleverest disguise is often the simplest truth, hidden in plain sight.
Let your actions be as eloquent as your words, lest your deeds belie your convictions.
Truth walks a difficult path, but its destination is always clarity.
A little awkwardness is preferable to studied artifice. Sincerity, after all, is a most becoming ornament.
What you are teaches far more effectively than what you say.
Let your actions speak louder than your words, for history remembers deeds, not promises.
Let conviction guide your actions, and integrity, your words.
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Especially if the lie has a good press agent.
A hasty judgment is often a reflection of one's own insecurities, not a true measure of another.
The spirit of a nation is reflected in the integrity of its leaders.
To remain silent when one's principles are challenged is to betray them.
When in doubt, tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.
To judge a book by its cover is as foolish as choosing a spouse for their fortune alone.
A well-placed word can mend more than a thousand apologies.
Let us conduct ourselves with integrity, even when no one is watching.
The most persistent form of deception is that which we practice upon ourselves.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
To be clever enough to conceal one's cleverness, is the truest mark of it.
A nation's strength lies not just in its armies, but in the virtue of its citizens.
One may forgive a fault, but one must never forgive the pretense of virtue.
One ought not mistake amiability for genuine affection; the former is a garment easily donned.
Let the world judge your strokes, but you, judge only your honesty to the vision within.
Let your actions speak louder than your words, and let your deeds reflect your unwavering commitment to the common good.
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair.
To build a nation, one must first cultivate trust.
Paint your inner world. It is the truest reflection of yourself.
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of the people.
It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.
Authenticity is the key to unlocking your true potential.
Let your actions speak, and your words lend them weight.