I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating

I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating

Forget your personal tragedy. We are all bitched from the start and you especially have to be hurt like hell read more

Forget your personal tragedy. We are all bitched from the start and you especially have to be hurt like hell before you can write seriously. But when you get the damned hurt, use it-don't cheat with it.

The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self. All sin is easy after that.

The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self. All sin is easy after that.

One must not cheat anybody, not even the world of one's triumph.

One must not cheat anybody, not even the world of one's triumph.

It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than with a bad reputation.

It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than with a bad reputation.

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is read more

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

It is impossible for a man to be cheated by anyone but himself.

It is impossible for a man to be cheated by anyone but himself.

In great matters men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small matters, as they are.

In great matters men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small matters, as they are.

Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will.

Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will.