Candor Quotes

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All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor. — Walt Whitman
Let us have the candor to acknowledge that what we call "the economy" or "the free market" is less and less distinguishable from warfare. — Wendell Berry
I donâ€™t want your candor. I want your soul in a silver thimble. — Don DeLillo
Some of what I wrote bordered on blasphemy....If there was a God, He would have to be truth. And in that case, candor--however impertinent--would be… — Catherine Marshall
Candor disarms paranoia. — Allen Ginsberg
We're up against the conventional thinking that says your ability to lead as president comes from longevity in Washington or proximity to the White House.… — Barack Obama
There is nothing in the world more difficult than candor, and nothing easier than flattery. If there is a hundredth of a fraction of a… — Fyodor Dostoevsky
You and I, we must carry on, Gemma. I cannot afford the luxury of love. I must marry well. And now I must look after… — Libba Bray
Secrets hidden at the heart of midnight are simply waiting to be dragged to the light, as, on some unlucky high noon, they always are.… — James A. Baldwin
Who shot you?" For a moment he looked annoyed. "I fail to see what that's got to do with anything. Reading assures me that anyone… — Anne Stuart
Okay. Then...I can talk. Ask me something." "Okay." He laughs shakily in my ear. "Why is your heart racing Tris?" I cringe and say, "Well,… — Veronica Roth
Yeah, well," I say, "I left Abnegation because I wasn't selfless enough, no matter how hard I tried to be." "That's not entirely true." He… — Veronica Roth
Truth is a risky proposition. It's the nature of mediocre human beings to believe that lies are necessary, that they serve a purpose, that truth… — Anne Rice
She was flushed and felt intoxicated with the sound of her own voice and the unaccustomed taste of candor. It muddled her like wine, or… — Kate Chopin
The Candor sing the praises of the truth, but they never tell you how much it costs. — Veronica Roth
I have to admit that Christina is goodâ€”though I donâ€™t like giving credit to Candor smart-mouthsâ€”and so is Peterâ€”though I donâ€™t like giving credit to… — Veronica Roth
Little girl, he called me. A little girl who is stressed out to the point of paranoia. That is not me, but now, it's who… — Veronica Roth
Candor does not provide us with protection, sustenance, or technological innovation. Therefore you are expendable to us. — Veronica Roth
Thank you for your honesty," Niles says. The Candor repeat the phrase under their breath. All around me are the words "Thank you for your… — Veronica Roth
And if candor strikes to forcefully, step back, draw careful breath, and consider the angle your words must take before you open your mouth, let… — Ellen Hopkins

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