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'''Honesty''' is the quality or condition of being honest. To be honest is to be honorable, straightforward and truthful in principles, intentions, and actions. Honest people don't lie. Honesty is the opposite of [[deceit]]. Honesty is generally thought to be more than merely avoiding telling any direct lies. | '''Honesty''' is the quality or condition of being honest. To be honest is to be honorable, straightforward and truthful in principles, intentions, and actions. Honest people don't lie. Honesty is the opposite of [[deceit]]. Honesty is generally thought to be more than merely avoiding telling any direct lies. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Credibility]] | *[[Credibility]] | ||
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| + | *[[Virtue]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | *[https://new.bible.org/article/necessity-honesty The Necessity Of Honesty], Bible.org | ||
| + | *[https://psyche.co/ideas/more-than-just-truth-telling-honesty-is-a-virtue-to-cultivate The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth] | ||
| + | *[https://www.verywellmind.com/why-honesty-is-so-important-according-to-a-relationship-expert-7503996 Why Honesty Is So Important, According to a Relationship Expert], VeryWellMind.com | ||
| + | *[https://capacity-building.com/honesty-as-a-virtue-in-life-and-business/#:~:text=Honesty%20as%20a%20Virtue&text=It%20forms%20the%20foundation%20of,in%20personal%20growth%20and%20development. The Need for Honesty: A Cornerstone Virtue for Success, Healthy Relationships and Reduced Stress] | ||
[[Category:Virtues]] | [[Category:Virtues]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:42, January 25, 2025
Honesty is the quality or condition of being honest. To be honest is to be honorable, straightforward and truthful in principles, intentions, and actions. Honest people don't lie. Honesty is the opposite of deceit. Honesty is generally thought to be more than merely avoiding telling any direct lies.