"We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity."
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"Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either."
"Fasting (is) for the maintainance and firmness of your sincerity."
"Taking sides is the beginning of sincerity, and earnestness follows shortly afterwards, and the human being becomes a bore."
"Weak people cannot be sincere."
"Sincerity is a soul quality that God has given to every human being, but not all express it."
"Every achievement, every step forward in knowledge, is the consequence of courage, of toughness towards oneself, of sincerity to oneself"
"Never has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others."
"Candor is the brightest gem of criticism."
"The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere."
"I adore the struggle you carry in yourself. I adore your terrifying sincerity."
"My sincerity is my credentials."
"Through love and sincerity continuously beautify your inner life in every way, by daily looking into the mirror of introspection."
"The effect of sincerity is to give one's work the character of a protest. The painter, being concerned only with conveying his impression, simply seeks to be himself and no one else."
"Sincerity is the end and beginning of things; without sincerity there would be nothing."
""Sincerity is the biggest part of selling anything -- including the Christian plan of salvation."
"I did what I came here to do. What I've done I've done with sincerity and to the best of my ability. You can't expect much more from life."
"Florence Farr once said to me, If we could say to ourselves, with sincerity, 'this passing moment is as good as any I shall ever know,' we could die upon the instant and be united with God."
"Any sincere thought is irresistible."
"Technique is the test of sincerity. If a thing isn't worth getting the technique to say, it is of inferior value."