Quotes about Sincerity

Courtesy is often the manifestation of trust, acceptance, and respect. We demonstrate courtesy by graciousness, consideration for one another, sincerity, listening, how we talk about teammates who aren't present, and the type of humor we use when jesting with one another.

Teach me neither to proffer nor receive cheap praise.

Use what language you will,' said Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'you can never say anything but what you are.

Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Flattery is counterfeit, and like counterfeit money, it will eventually get you into trouble if you pass it to someone else. The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out. One is unselfish; the other selfish. One is universally admired; the other universally condemned.

the praise you offer must be genuine and heartfelt

Kingdom praying and its efficacy is entirely a matter of the innermost heart's being totally open and honest before God. It is a matter of what we are saying with our whole being, moving with resolute intent and clarity of mind into the flow of God's action.

Legalists and theological experts with "lips close to God and hearts far away from him" (Isa. 29:13). The world hardly needs more of these.

Your tongue follows correctness; your heart follows truth.

Every time I say I love you I mean it more than the last time.

We may say we value this thing or that thing more than any other, but the volume of our actions speaks louder than our words.

when the imitation of Christ does not mean to live a life like Christ, but to live your life as authentically as Christ lived his, then there are many ways and forms in which a man can be a Christian.