Being truthful Quote by Roald Dahl

“Every writer on this planet THINKS he is a great writer (why waste your entire life writing when you believe you are mediocre?) but…

— Martinus Hendrikus Benders

Modesty, if you consider it, is the most unforgivable sort of falsehood: it's a lie that does damage to no one but yourself.

— Anonymous

Modesty is a shining light; it prepares the mind to receive knowledge, and the heart for truth.

— Francois Guizot

False modesty is an attempt to tear yourself down. True humility focuses more on build up others.

— Tony Dungy

“In writing, Truth is more important than Beauty.”

— G.K. Hayes

Modesty isn't always a virtue; it can be a hindrance; a careful measure of personal pride builds confidence and ensures success.

— Wayne Gerard Trotman

Modesty is not weakness, it reflects strength of inner beauty.It encompass both body & heart.

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

What I write is emotionally honest and truthful as the human experience can be, to make people feel less alone, or at least that's…

— Mike Birbiglia

When you're writing personal stories, you have to be totally uncompromising - to the extent that you can be - about yourself. I know…

— Rob Lowe

“Modesty is an admirable quality, but it shouldn't be confused with insecurity or self-doubt.”

— Sofia Malamas

For a creative writer possession of the 'truth' is less important than emotional sincerity.

— George Orwell

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

— Honore de Balzac