Honesty Quote by Marvin J. Ashton
““Honesty is basic. It is true that lying is an accomplice to every other form of vice. Or, as someone has said, ‘Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.’ (O. W. Holmes, in The Home Book of Quotations, p. 1111.)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Home Book of Quotations, 1915
Lying enables many other vices; honesty is the foundation of virtue.
In simple terms: Lies lead to more sins; honesty prevents them.
Key Takeaway
Choose truth over deception.
Themes
ethics
integrity
vice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal settings
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
morality
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a lie justified?
- How does honesty shape trust?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate complex moral dilemmas where truth is harmful.
