“A straightforward answer to a straightforward question will move you that much more forward in this world, that much faster.” — Loren Weisman Copy Share Image
They [spies] cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straightforwardness. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Straightforwardness intimidates people. They prefer the veneer, despite what they claim.” — Donna Lynn Hope Copy Share Image
By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. — Mahavira Copy Share Image
“Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon’s knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor with courtesy is helpful and admirable.” Master” — Paramahansa Yogananda Copy Share Image
“Good manners without sincerity are like a beautiful dead lady. Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon's knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor… — Yukteswar Giri Copy Share Image
“I know nothing of being a wife, but I have learned much about the running and maintenance of an estate. It may… — Denise Domning Copy Share Image
Simplicity is the straightforwardness of a soul which refuses itself any reaction with regard to itself or its deeds. This virtue differs… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
“We have been silent witnesses of evil deeds; we have been drenched by many storms; we have learnt the arts of equivocation… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
“If you are a warrior, decency means that you are not cheating anybody at all. You are not even about to cheat… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
I think what I have is straightforwardness, unabashedness rather than charm. — Nicholas Haslam Copy Share Image
“Simplicity and straightforwardness proceed from conceptual integrity.” — Frederick P. Brooks Jr Copy Share Image
I admire honesty and straightforwardness combined with true femininity. — Burt Lancaster Copy Share Image
Straightforwardness and simplicity are in keeping with goodness. — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
Straightforwardness and simplicity are in keeping with goodness. The things that are essential are acquired with little bother; it is the luxuries… — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image