A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.
Oscar Wilde
I am not sincere, even when I say I am not.
Jules Renard
Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou will judge others with the judgment of charity.
John Mitchell Mason
Religion and science both profess peace (and the sincerity of the professors is not being doubted), but each always turns out to have a dominant part in any war that is going or contemplated.
Howard Nemerov
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth. I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board.
Henry David Thoreau
I think the brand mark would be sincerity.
John Gotti
After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.
Fred Thompson
As you put into practice the qualities of patience, punctuality, sincerity, and solicitude, you will have a better opinion of the world around you.
Grenville Kleiser
They have so much in-house brainpower that the use of so many consultants is time-wasteful, money-wasteful and lacks of sincerity and integrity.
Gene Klein
The quick action in terms of this package is another evidence of Dr Singh's sincerity. It has also raised hopes for justice and deterrent punishment to the perpetrators of the mass killings.
Manjit Singh
Sincerity: if you can fake it, you've got it made.
Daniel Schorr
[He paused and looked up to make eye contact, expressing sincerity that needed no translation.] When I go out to pitch, I go out to pitch not only for the fans here in Chicago but my fans in Cuba and the Cuban people, ... I represent something bigger than just pitching for one team.
Jose Contreras
When you are obliged to make a statement that you know will cause displeasure, you must say it with every appearance of sincerity; this is the only way to make it palatable.
Paul De Gondi
The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you've got it made.
Jean Giraudoux
This is the age of insincerity. The movies had the misfortune to come along in the twentieth century, and because they appeal to the masses there can be no sincerity in them.
Lionel Barrymore
We saw his dress as an act of sincerity. He doesn't feel the need to dress up like someone else. He goes as he is. Why should he put on an Armani?
Raul Valda
REPROBATION, n. In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.
Ambrose Bierce
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Never try to look into both eyes at the same time. Switch your gaze from one eye to the other. That signals warmth and sincerity.
Dorothy Sarnoff
Their sincerity at the table is clearly in question, ... duplicitous.
Peter Robinson
The first step is that the Cambodian government has expressed sincerity to apologize for what happened.
Thaksin Shinawatra
You can take all the sincerity in Hollywood, place it in the navel of a firefly and still have room enough for three caraway seeds and a producer's heart.
Fred Allen
It's not easy to determine sincerity. Some people are more intelligent than others. Some people might lose out.
Daniel Williams
Sincerity is a powerful sales tool.
Stephen Barrett
The presence of the prime minister in the talks is in itself an indication of the sincerity of the Indian government in solving the insurgency problem in Assam.
Tarun Gogoi
We believe our corporate activities aren't illegal. We'll respond to the search with sincerity.
Ryoji Miyauchi
So they don't injure their voices. Basically, screaming is a part of a new up-and-coming generation of real-life rock 'n' rollers where passion and sincerity and reality is absolutely necessary and required. I don't want to see them damage their vocal cords.
Melissa Cross
In a way, it's a great thing that I have the opportunity to stand at the crossroads of Los Angeles and Indianapolis, and stay right here, ... People say that reality is in the footsteps, and not the words. That, as much as anybody, gives you a chance to show your sincerity and commitment, and what you're all about as far as leaving a legacy.
Jim Irsay
I want them (the North Korean delegation) to understand that it would be difficult to see progress of the normalization talks unless we see their sincerity over the abduction, nuclear and missile issues.
Koichi Haraguchi
This is a modest payment meant to demonstrate our sincerity with respect to our international obligations.
Gideon Gono
If the North Korean side shows no sincerity in solving the nuclear weapon, abduction and missile issues, then the likelihood of normalization of diplomatic relations is very slim.
Koichi Haraguchi
Freeing hostages is like putting up a stage set, which you do with the captors, agreeing on each piece as you slowly put it together; then you leave an exit through which both the captor and the captive can walk with sincerity and dignity.
Terry Waite
He's nice-looking. He speaks with sincerity and enthusiasm.
Stephen Barrett
Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character.
James Russell Lowell
The qualities in music I considered most important -- and still do -- were beauty, simplicity, originality, discrimination, and sincerity.
Paul Desmond
I think in some way, there aren't a lot of people making pop music with sincerity, ... We offer a slight alternative to that -- for people not getting the 'N Sync vibe. We have simple, honest music and a little something for everyone.
Darren Hayes
Support (once they are released) is so helpful its almost the only thing that counts. Sincerity has nothing to do with whether they will change their lifestyle. It's whether or not they can connect with someone once they get out.
Darrell Anglen
The signing of this agreement is done in full sincerity on our part, ... will depend on us and what we want to achieve.
Alija Izetbegovic
We say to her, 'Seriously, people will think you are taking the mickey out of them if you say that with that level of sincerity, because we don't really do that over here'.
Catherine Tate
It's all about the level-and sincerity of employee appreciation. Workers who feel taken for granted will not stick around when they have other choices.
Joyce Gioia
I'm constantly looking for developments anywhere in San Antonio. I believe in this city, ... The genuine sincerity of this town is what's attracted us to do business here.
Dan Bailey
RITE, n. A religious or semi-religious ceremony fixed by law, precept or custom, with the essential oil of sincerity carefully squeezed out of it.
Ambrose Bierce
My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of other pessimists.
Jean Rostand
Basically, screaming is a part of a new up-and-coming generation of real-life rock'n'rollers where passion and sincerity and reality is absolutely necessary and required. I don't want to see them damage their vocal cords.
Melissa Cross
If they really want to save the country from destruction, they should express with sincerity that they are willing to talk.
Sudarat Keyuraphan
One of the surest signs of our sincerity would be to withdraw a few brigades, ... It would convince the nations in the region that we're not there to stay, not an occupation power. Second is the notice to the Iraq government that they're going to have to start shouldering more responsibility, that our presence there is not infinite.
Robert Scales
A man is morally free when, in full possession of his living humanity, he judges the world, and judges other men, with uncompromising sincerity.
George Santayana
The English think incompetence is the same thing as sincerity.
Quentin Crisp
Politicians are talking like consumer advocates now that they see consumers' rage over the profiteering built into pump prices. The proof of their sincerity, however, will be whether they carry through with tough legislation.
Judy Dugan
In Iraq, to show sincerity you have to put more effort into your gestures.
Hannes Vilhjalmsson
The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S's: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity.
Emily Post
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