Honesty Quote by Augusten Burroughs

Truthfulness itself is almost medication, even when it’s served without advice or insight.

— Augusten Burroughs

“The truth may be true, but a discreet person understands that speaking the truth isn’t always helpful. It can also be hurtful and harmful.”

— Susan C. Young

“Truth heals, even when bitter; lies harm, even when sweet.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“There's an undeniable healing power in telling the truth to someone who validates you by simply listening . . . honor washes away the stench of shame.”

— Jo Ann Fore

“Healing cannot occur by refusing to listen to the truth, unsettling as it may be.”

— Slade Combs

“Very few people are ever healed by being told a truth instead of feeling the truth for themselves.”

— All the Crooked Saints Maggie Stiefvater

“Healing begins at truth-telling. Tame your emotions and focus on what matters.”

— Jo Ann Fore

“For some the truth is too painful to hear. For others, it’s a healing balm. This is why I write - to heal.”

— Kathleen M. Rodgers

“Therefore trust the physician, and drink his remedy in silence and tranquillity:”

— Khalil Gibran

“I learned something about truth—that truth has an urgency. It forces itself up sometimes, disregarding your need not to look, brought to the surface…

— Deb Caletti

“The truth does not hurt, but it cures the disease of lying.”

— Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Illness is the most heeded of doctors: to kindness and wisdom we make promises only; pain we obey.”

— Marcel Proust