Certainly Quote by Ann Landers
“I was naive, but I certainly was not duplicitous.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Ann Landers Advice, 1990s
Honesty can coexist with innocence; being straightforward doesn’t imply deceit.
In simple terms: Naïve yet honest.
Value truth over cleverness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- workplace
- family discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you been honest despite feeling naive?
- How does honesty affect trust?
Naïveté may expose you to manipulation.