A Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

What is dignity without honesty? — © Marcus Tullius Cicero
What is dignity without honesty?

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To stand by yourself -- that was also part of dignity. That way, a person could get through a public flaying with dignity. Galileo. Luther. Even somebody who admitted his guilt and resisted the temptation to deny it. Something politicians couldn't do. Honesty, the courage for honesty. With others and yourself.
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