Quote by Sir Walter Besant

I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy.

I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can hone

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to teach honesty to our children, we must first work towards creating a world that upholds and values honesty. It implies that honesty is not always practiced in the world today, and it is necessary to address and rectify this dishonesty before we can genuinely instill the value of honesty in the next generation. The quote highlights the need for individuals and society as a whole to prioritize and promote honesty and integrity in order to set a proper example for children.

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By Sir Walter Besant

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