Sometimes lies were more dependable than the truth.

“It was a lie, of course, that it wouldn’t hurt a bit. But since adults always said it when it was going to hurt,…

— Anonymous

Ender nodded. It was a lie, of course, that it wouldn’t hurt a bit. But since adults always said it when it was going…

— Orson Scott Card

“It is our duty to select the best and most dependable theory that human intelligence can supply, and use it as a raft to…

— Plato

I therefore took this opportunity and also began to consider the possibility that the Earth moved. Although it seemed an absurd opinion, nevertheless, because…

— Nicolaus Copernicus

Ain't no glory made from being dependable.

— Esi Edugyan

“My Macbook is my new boyfriend, except that he's dependable and meets all my demands.”

— Jessica Zafra

In the East, we have developed a science: if you cannot find a soul mate, you can create one. And that science is Tantra.…

— Rajneesh

“Do what you have to do... before you do what you want to do.”

— Katrina Cureton

I wonder if being dependable is actually a bit of a downfall...I feel like I've been taken for granted by some people.

— Anonymous

In a world gone bad, a bear - even a bear standing on its head - is a comforting, uncomplicated, dependable hunk of sanity.

— Pam Brown

“Dependable men can be relied upon to keep away when things are going well, but will come to your aid without fail when you…

— Alexander Bennett

Being dependable is one of the greatest attributes you can have.

— Anonymous

The specific goals we set for ourselves are almost always subsidiary to our long range intentions. A good parent, a good neighbour, a good…

— Gordon Allport

In war and in peace, in prosperity and times of economic hardship, America has no better friend or more dependable ally than the United…

— Louis Susman

First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your…

— Octavia Butler