The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity read more

So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof

The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the read more

The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief.

To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.

To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervade the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervade the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue

I am not sincere, even when I say I am not.

I am not sincere, even when I say I am not.

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor read more

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.

A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.

A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.