Goodness-strength Quote by Henry Fielding
““To say the Truth, I have often concluded, that the honest Part of Mankind would be much too hard for the knavish, if they could bring themselves to incur the Guilt, or thought it worth their while to take the Trouble.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tom Jones, Henry Fielding, 1749
Honesty is demanding; people often avoid guilt and effort, preferring deceit over truth.
In simple terms: People avoid truth because it’s hard.
Key Takeaway
Choose honesty despite discomfort.
Themes
honesty
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- legal matters
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
literature
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes hide the truth?
- What benefits arise from being honest?
A Different Perspective
Truth can cause conflict and may be socially costly.
