"Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts.." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind.”

-B, C. Forbes

(A Scottish financial journalist and author who founded Forbes Magazines)

What this statement means is that honesty is the key to everything and is very important. Honesty will make you go far in life because it shows you are trustworthy and loyal. People will see that in you that you are trustworthy and they will have more confident in you and they too can learn from you. Not only can honesty benefit you but also others can benefit from it. When you show your honesty you will be influencing others and they too will learn that honesty is really important in life.