Of liars and honest men HE SAYS Aldrin Cardon 02/07/2011

Of liars and honest men

HE SAYS

Aldrin Cardon

02/07/2011
Maybe it was during his stint as a soldier in the Spanish Navy infantry when Miguel de Cervantes authored one of the most famous lines ever written that deals with honesty.

I wonder what he saw in soldiery that made him quip “honesty is the best policy,” but his words would soon become as famous as lines from the Bible in adorning factory walls or as emblazoned in shirts, and chest pins, or as simple reminders given to cash register crews, or the lowly privates who go to wars.

But honesty is a word that did not only break hearts, but many a reputation.

We’ve come to a point when the reputation of government and the military is once again on the line, as our generals come under the microscope of public opinion, if not hate and persecution..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune


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