"To stand by yourself -- that was also part of dignity. That way, a person could get through a public flaying with dignity. Galileo. Luther. Even somebody who admitted his guilt and resisted the temptation to deny it. Something politicians couldn't do. Honesty, the courage for honesty. With others and yourself."

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Source : Pascal Mercier (2008). “Night Train to Lisbon: A Novel”, p.366, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

Pascal Mercier

#Honesty Quotes #Temptation Quotes #Guilt Quotes

“Our salvation comes to us so easily because it cost God so much.”
“Though a man excels in everything, unless he has been a lover his life is lonely, and he may be likened to a jewelled cup which can contain no wine.”
“To finance this trade deficit, the U.S. has to borrow from the rest of the world or sell American assets like stocks, businesses, and real estate to the rest of the world.”
“I am seriously troubled by the proposed rapid consolidation in the telecommunications marketplace.”
“You can't live with letting your feelings guide you, you'll get smooshed.”
“I'll talk about my Tony all day long.”
“Kindness is one of the best gifts you can bestow... We know that inherently that feels great.”
“The lecturer should give the audience full reason to believe that all his powers have been exerted for their pleasure and instruction.”

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