Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.

Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.

Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.

Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is read more

A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

There is no wisdom like frankness.

Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the read more

Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the minds of others.

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so read more

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we can't tolerate.

Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.

Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.