By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Sincerity is like traveling on a plain, beaten road, which commonly brings a man sooner to his journey's end than by-ways, in which men often lose themselves.
An honest man speaks the truth, though it may give offence; a vain man, in order that it may.
Sincerity is the way to heaven.
Sincerity is moral truth.
The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity.
We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action.
Sincerity and competence is a strong combination. In politics, it is everything.
The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him.
If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
I never find sincerity offensive... so, be sincere.
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