Thomas Jefferson Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom."

by:	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President
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The essence of honesty is the earnest acknowledgment of the veracity of: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." ~ Proverbs 9:10 -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 2
"And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." Job 28:28 KJB To understand ones "state and standing" with the Creator, takes total honesty with oneself, in the face of the "word of Truth". -- Ronw13, OR
The seeking of wisdom requires the discernment of truth, starting first with what I tell myself — am I speaking truthfully? I do continue to discover falsehoods I have held as sacrosanct — does that really end for those seeking wisdom? Do the wise think they are wise? ;-) -- E Archer, NYC
-- jim k, Austin