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Sentences starting with honesty

Honesty is the best policy--when there is money in it. [5]
Honesty is the best policy.--I always find it so myself. [12]
Honesty is the best policy. [5]
Honesty is the best policy even in such things. [8]
Honesty is such a flexible word. [4]

Sentences ending with honesty

There were no words that would come with honesty. [9]
Whether the questions which assail my young friend have risen in my reader's mind or not, he knows perfectly well that nobody can keep such questions from springing up in every young mind of any force or honesty. [6]
Both were masterly weapons, an armament so complete that it controlled the face and eyes and outward man into a fair semblance of honesty. [11]
Prosperity had not softened him; it had given him an arrogance unduly emphasised by a reputation for rigid virtue and honesty. [11]
But now she seemed to have lost the healthy instincts for veracity and honesty. [6]
And I ain't sayin' nuthin' gin his honesty. [9]
Seven Mormons all packin' guns, an' a Gentile tied with a rope, an' a woman who swears by his honesty! [13]
But she spoke out of a merciless understanding, an unchangeable honesty. [11]
Is that the only measure of honesty? [5]
Always keeping this near him in past years, a supreme cheerfulness of heart had welled up out of his early sufferings and his innate honesty. [11]

Short sentences using honesty

Here was honesty again. [9]

More example sentences with the word honesty in them

I question not your honesty in that; I but warn you, that is all. [5]
He went away with vanity flattered by the sense of having been appealed to concerning Margaret, and then he began to chafe at what she had said of Wetmore's honesty, apropos of her wish that he still had a class himself. [8]
He said this with an honesty which took away the breath of the House. [11]
Out of those windows, to Victoria, shone honesty and truth, and the peace which these alone may bring. [9]
There are people who think that honesty is always the best policy. [5]
The poor woman, who had no cause to doubt her son, but every reason for relying on his honesty and truth, was staggered, notwithstanding, by his not having advanced one word in his defence. [12]
But honesty as well as something else prompted her to say: "It was my father who invited you. [9]
Her incurable honesty was the deepest thing in her; she did not know even how to deceive herself. [11]
He is a very knowing young man, but I can't think he is foolish enough, to say nothing of his honesty, to make any false step of the kind you seem to hint. [6]
The man who uses trust-money for three days, to acquire in those three days a fortune, certain as magnificent, would pull up short beforehand if the issue of theft or honesty were put squarely before him. [11]
He thought the United States would admire both his economy and his honesty in getting the work done at half price and not putting a pretended Indian's signature to the voucher, but the United States did not see it in that light. [5]
Her fresh honesty, under the guise of banter, was always grateful to him. [11]
This fashion of trust and of honesty so impressed the artist that he said he should make an attempt to have it introduced elsewhere. [4]
Writing of himself to the Chevalier on one occasion, he laid bare with a merciless honesty his nature and his career. [11]
If you come to that, I'd sooner suspect your honesty than his. [12]
It seemed ungenerous to meet her simple honesty by such obvious repartee, but he held on to see where the trail would lead. [11]
Carnac Grier, true to his nature, had travelled from incident to incident, from capacity to capacity, apparently without system, yet actually with the keenest desire to fulfil himself; with an honesty as inveterate as his looks were good and his character filled with dark recesses. [11]
What I have thought was true love, and its true passion, helped me to forget the degradation and the secret shame--only the absolute honesty of that love could make me forget. [11]
She would tell this to Master Peter with all honesty, and she was sure that he would be content with her friendship and warm goodwill. [10]
And is this the truth and honesty whereof early and late you have ever taught me? [10]
Why could not the jury law be so altered as to give men of brains and honesty and equal chance with fools and miscreants? [5]
The third exhibits the entire insufficiency of exalted wisdom, immaculate honesty, and vast general acquirements to make a good physician of a great bishop. [6]
As I contemplated the Brecks odd questions suggested themselves: did honesty and warm-heartedness necessarily accompany a lack of artistic taste? [9]
I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it. [5]
Mr. Cannon says that there are three cardinal rules of business success; they are diligence, honesty, and truthfulness. [5]
I have noticed that the Bible, with that plain, blunt honesty which is such a conspicuous characteristic of the Scriptures, is always particular to never refer to even the illustrious mother of all mankind as a "lady," but speaks of her as a woman. [5]
Apart of his testimony has been occasionally copied into other works, but his expressions are so clear, his experience is given with such manly distinctness and disinterested honesty, that it may be quoted as a model which might have been often followed with advantage. [3]
They are not subtle enough for the unexpected acts of honesty in the life of a true man. [11]
He had never spoken with her, but one evening before his departure he picked up from the floor her handkerchief which she had dropped, and with more gallantry than honesty carried it off to Sicily. [4]
He had no sooner adopted this resolution, than he conveyed as much honesty into his face as it was capable of expressing, and sympathised with Mr Swiveller exceedingly. [12]
Mr. Dix began smoothly, where a man of more honesty would have found the going difficult. [9]
Afterwards Guida would sit and think of what Detricand had said, and of the honesty of nature that never allowed him to deceive himself. [11]
If ever you sacrifice the smallest grain of your honesty or your self-respect to Mr. Dryfoos, or anybody else, I will simply renounce you. [8]
It was a revelation, having its origin in an honesty which impelled a pure outspokenness to himself. [11]
A man always reserves to himself on the inside a purity and an honesty and a justice that are a credit to him, whereas the things that he prints are just the reverse. [5]
The jury system puts a ban upon intelligence and honesty, and a premium upon ignorance, stupidity and perjury. [5]
They sought diligently, persistently, carefully, cautiously, profoundly, with perfect honesty and nicely adjusted judgment--until they believed that without doubt or question they had found the Truth. [5]
I knew than Patty put honour and honesty before all else in the world, and that she would not have suffered my friendship for a day had she believed me to lack either. [9]
You had an old and lofty reputation for honesty, and naturally you were proud of it--it was your treasure of treasures, the very apple of your eye. [5]
I was one of those whose honesty and good faith had been arraigned, but I would not stoop to refute the accusations. [9]
The natural duplicity of the Oriental had been abashed and inactive before the simple and astounding honesty of these two Quaker folk. [11]
The very honesty of his words seemed, for an instant, to disconcert her; and she produced a torn lace handkerchief, which she thrust in her eyes. [9]
When a person of fair character for literary honesty uses an image, such as another has employed before him, the presumption is, that he has struck upon it independently, or unconsciously recalled it, supposing it his own. [6]
Probably it never occurred to him that there was any virtue in not stealing and lying, for honesty and veracity were in the atmosphere about him. [4]
For she trusts no one, believes in no one's honesty, judges every one by herself. [5]
No, don't thank me," he protested; "there's a certain rough honesty and earnestness ingrained in you which I like. [9]
It seems to me that the public is gradually losing its power of discrimination between the value of honesty and dishonesty. [4]
You have asked me questions which I felt obliged in honesty to answer. [9]
What does it matter whether her husband dines in a dress-coat, or a market-coat, provided there be worth, and honesty, and a clean shirt underneath? [14]
He was a knowing man enough, a keen country lawyer but honest, and therefore less ready to suspect the honesty of others. [6]
He decided that it was the honesty of her nature, her beautiful thoroughness; and then he thought little more about her. [11]
Here he was interrupted by loud shouts of applause; but, without heeding them, he quietly went on: "And it is necessary to secure confidence in the Nuremberg merchant in two directions: his honesty and the capital at his command. [10]
These people are innocent; they rely on my ability, and my honesty, for their incomes. [9]
The sermon is in no sense "Emersonian" except in its directness, its sweet temper, and outspoken honesty. [6]
Also, he believed in Donovan Pasha's honesty. [11]
He also saw in Dicky's eyes the old honesty, the fearless straightforwardness--and an appeal too, not humble, but still eager and downright. [11]
In vain did I in all honesty speak the praises of the coppersmith; Herdegen turned a deaf ear, even as my uncle and aunt had done. [10]
He was all honor, honesty, and affection. [5]
As to your honesty, it would seem. [10]
And yet her honesty was as great as Anne's. [9]
Never believe in honesty any more, sir. [12]
Those who knew his good heart, his great honesty, as well as his patience in suffering, will know how justly to estimate our grief. [4]
He led the heroes and heroines a wilder dance than ever; and yet all through it ran that same convincing air of honesty and earnestness that had marked his first work. [5]
As a narrator he has the swagger of a Captain Dalghetty, but his actions are marked by honesty and sincerity. [4]
Not that I haven't the highest confidence in you, Honora, but honesty forces me to confess that you are young and pleasure-loving, and a little heedless. [9]
In a dim, half-realised way he felt that honesty and truth would be invincible weapons with a people who did not know them. [11]
His absolute honesty had become proverbial long before he was President. [7]
I would steal from life yet before my sun goes to its setting a few years of truth and honesty and clear design. [11]
And she was forced to admit, with her customary honesty, that the implication was true. [9]
He showed no fear, but Iberville, with his habit of observation, caught in his eyes, shining superficially with a sailor's open honesty, a strange ulterior look. [11]
He might have fallen so low that not the wealth of ten thousand treasure- boxes could give him even the appearance of honesty. [11]
Schoonmaker was not exactly a leader in the House, but he was greatly respected for his fine talents and his honesty. [5]
He might not even rejoice in his stainless honesty with the same perfect confidence as in his betrothal. [10]
I am charitable enough to suppose that if the scheme had failed, the public conscience is so tender that there would have been a question of Henderson's honesty. [4]
Her honesty, fine eloquence, and simple sincerity, showed her to him in a new, strong light. [11]
Aren't there a dozen kinds of honesty which can't be measured by the money-standard? [5]
It is perhaps doing injustice to Mr. Lyon not to dwell upon this struggle in his mind, and to say that in all honesty he may not have known that the result of it was predetermined. [4]
If your memory does not fail you, however, and you retain a little honesty of mind, you can recall the fact that a costume which seems to you ridiculous today had your warm approval ten years ago. [4]
But his look did not waver, and the Cure saw the honesty of the gaze. [11]
He related the curious history of the sack, then went on to speak in warm terms of Hadleyburg's old and well-earned reputation for spotless honesty, and of the town's just pride in this reputation. [5]
That would be counting on some honesty in you yet," she loudly broke in. [10]
There I was born one day in June, though I was reared in the busy streets of Glasgow, where my father was a prosperous merchant and famous for his parts and honesty. [11]
Your honesty is beyond the reach of temptation. [5]
Egypt will not believe in English civilisation, Europe will not believe in her humanity and honesty, so long as he pursues his wicked course. [11]
What more can be asked to prove their honesty and sincerity? [3]
Eventually Austen went back and graduated--not summa cum laude, honesty compels me to add. [9]
How could he attempt to refute it, with honesty? [9]
As Byng looked at her, it seemed to him that sweet honesty and high-heartedness had never had so fine a setting; that never had there been in the world such an epitome of talent, beauty and sincerity. [11]
She was not as pretty as Dorothy, so I thought, but her clear gray eyes and simple ways impressed me by their very honesty, as they did Mr. Carvel. [9]
It was homely, and yet Stephen found himself reflecting that honesty was just as homely, and plain truth. [9]
Then she turned and gazed earnestly into my face, and the honesty of her eyes smote me. [9]
It struck him all at once as he looked, that this woman had one quality in absolute kinship with Guida Landresse--honesty of mind and nature; only with this young aristocrat the honesty would be without passion. [11]

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