Landon Donovan Quotes

If I am going to trash others for their dumb predictions, I must at least hold myself to the same sort of accountability.

The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know that you're making a mistake but let you go on with it, that's when it ruins your mind state as an artist.

See it all. See it fairly. Be truthful, be sensible and be careful with language. When nothing depends on man, everything depends on him.

Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not due.

No one should be so precious as to refuse criticism of their work. But to respect an opinion, we have to know that it was given honestly and with proper thought.

I judge people based on their capability, honesty, and merit.

If you're going to be in the business of news and telling people the truth... you've got to be honest. You've got to have the same rules for yourself as you do for everyone else.

I would rather the man who presents something for my consideration subject me to a zephyr of truth and a gentle breeze of responsibility rather than blow me down with a curtain of hot wind.

You’ve got to take everybody’s word seriously in this world. You cannot just hope for the best.

I give my honest opinion, whether it's right or wrong, but it's an opinion that I'll make.

When truth takes a backseat to ego and politics, trust is lost.

The reader deserves an honest opinion. If he doesn't deserve it, give it to him anyhow.

I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command.

In order to be respected, authority has got to be respectable.

Take heed of critics even when they are not fair; resist them even when they are.

The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.

You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes.

I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

I am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty.

I haven't got a problem with scrutiny. If it gets hot in the kitchen, don't cook a meal. People should be able to criticise us - it's completely appropriate.

Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.

I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts to be in their proper context.

Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth.

If we were to abandon concern for what is true, what is false, and what remains indeterminate, the world would be totally chaotic. Even those who deny the importance of truth, on the one hand, are quick to jump on anyone who is caught lying.