Quotes about Credibility

When a man has once forfeited the reputation of his integrity, he is set fast, and nothing will then serve his turn, neither truth nor falsehood.

Only men of character are trusted.

Neither do I think that I ever put any dishonour upon you.

While passion may induce some people to exaggerate, it may drive others to be all the more meticulous and accurate so as not to compromise the credibility of the message they wish to communicate. As you'll see, we think the authors of the Bible took this meticulous and accurate road.

The word of a gentleman is as good as his bond; and sometimes better.

You don't carry in your countenance a letter of recommendation.

Live truth instead of professing it.

I have spoken of Jonah, and of the story of him and the whale. — A fit story for ridicule, if it was written to be believed; or of laughter, if it was intended to try what credulity could swallow; for, if it could swallow Jonah and the whale it could swallow anything.

Our behavior may be the most critical factor used by others in their decision to "lend" trust to us, as our actions reflect our character. When we honor our commitments and do what we say we will do, others will be inclined to deposit their trust with us.

Trust is earned (more realistically it is lent) every time leaders do what they say they will do, do it with excellence, and do

Give a dog a bad name and you may as well hang him." But give him a good name—and see what happens!

There is an old saying: 'Give a dog a bad name and you may as well hang him.' But give him a good name — and see what happens!