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Dishonest Quotes

On the many quiet ways honesty gets compromised.

These quotes call out dishonesty in specific, concrete settings, from lumping different types of investors together unfairly to composites in journalism dismissed as a polite word for lying. That focus on real-world consequences connects well with our Debate collection.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Mahatma Gandhi

It is intellectually dishonest to lump venture investors with hedge fund and buy-out investors.

Quotes by Jose Ferreira

A composite is a euphemism for a lie. It's disorderly. It's dishonest and it's not journalism.

Quotes by Fred W. Friendly

Squelching debate by branding it un-American is dishonest, dangerous, and, in itself, hateful.

Quotes by Ed Schultz

Believe Quotes

Nevertheless, the mode, the justification, and all the games involved in this war were dishonest.

Quotes by Dario Fo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does one quote say about dishonest journalism?
It calls a composite, meaning a blended or invented account, a euphemism for a lie and says the practice is disorderly and not real journalism. The quote treats accuracy as central to what journalism even is.
Is dishonesty connected to belief in these quotes?
Yes, one line argues that believing in something without actually living it out is itself a form of dishonesty. It shifts dishonesty from just false statements to a gap between stated values and real behavior.
How does one quote link dishonesty to public debate?
It claims that branding legitimate debate as un-American in order to shut it down is dishonest, dangerous and ultimately hateful. It treats silencing tactics as a form of dishonesty in themselves, not just a rhetorical move.
What example involves investors being called dishonest?
One quote says it's intellectually dishonest to group venture investors together with hedge fund and buy-out investors, since their goals and methods differ significantly. It's a call for more precise, honest categorization.
What's the common thread across these dishonest quotes?
Each example points to a specific, avoidable failure of honesty, whether in categorizing investors, reporting news or debating publicly. Read more on where honesty holds up in our Believe quotes.

One quote goes further, arguing that shutting down debate by calling it un-American is itself a dishonest and dangerous move. For more on related themes, visit our Believe page.