Importance of Honesty in our life

1. Presented by: Ms. Roshani . A.

2. Defination & Meaning:
• “Honesty” is the quality of being honest,
truthful and sincere throughout the life.
• It is necessary for a person to be honest
for himself as well as others.
• The Oxford English Dictionary defines
honesty as “fairness and
straightforwardness of conduct”.

3. Some terms related with ‘Honesty’
given by Legends:
“Honesty is the best policy.”
-Benjamin Franklin.
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of
Wisdom.”
-Thomas Jefferson.
“no legacy is so rich as honesty.”
-William Shakespeare.

4. Positive points :
 Being honest makes mind free from worries, tension
and stress. In this way, it keeps away from stressful life.
 It helps in maintaining the peace of mind.
 Honesty motivates the person to live without fear and
free of all problems.
 Honest people are really loved, trusted, respected and
cared in the society and family.
 Being honest promotes goodwill and positive energy in
the body as well as in the mind.
 Honest people easily attract others toward them.

5. Negative
points:
 Sometimes negative-minded people around us ,which
try to distract our honesty at arm’s length.
 In professional sector, sometimes we have to faced
some personal questions.
 When someone in your life is just looking for a
compliment, then difficult condition is there .
 When sharing Embarrassing stories in our past in front
of audience.
 Sometimes you don’t like any food ,but we have not a
choice to reject that.

6. QUOTES…

8. Stories:
Story : The Shepard Boy Who Cried
Wolf.

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11. Moral:
When you are honest, people trust you. But, if
you continually lie, for attention, or whatever reason
then at needy time also people don’t believe you.
If you need help, ask honestly. When dealing with
other people, treat them with honest and respect.

12. How to be Honest..
 Do things that make you feel pride.
 Avoid situations in which you will have
to lie for others.
 Accept the consequence and decide to
face them.
 Always exercise fact.
 Stop comparing yourself with others.
 Anticipate behaviours that will make you
feel guilty.