Quote by George Bernard Shaw

We must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy

We must make the world honest before we can honestly say to

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to teach our children about honesty and its importance, we need to first establish a world that values honesty. It implies that if the larger society or the world is filled with dishonesty, it becomes hypocritical to teach our children to be honest. The quote emphasizes the need for collective efforts to promote a culture of integrity and honesty for generations to come. Only then can we truly advocate for honesty as the best way of life.

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Honesty

By George Bernard Shaw

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