Honesty as a family value
Honesty is the value that makes every other value trustworthy. A family that tells the truth, including the uncomfortable kind, can fix problems while they are still small. Good honesty lines make the truth safe to tell: in this family, telling the truth about a mistake gets you help, not a bigger punishment.
Family mottos about honesty
- Speak true
- Truth always
- Our word is our bond
- Honest and true
- Speak true. Be brave.
- Speak true. Keep your word. Work hard.
- Honesty and perseverance
Latin mottos with honesty
In Latin, honesty is Veritas; “by” or “with truth” is Veritate. Paired with another value it makes a classic two-word motto.
- Veritas Vincit
- Truth prevails
- Veritate et Fortitudine
- By truth and courage
- Veritate et Officio
- By truth and duty
- Veritate et Labore
- By truth and work
- Veritate et Perseverantia
- By truth and perseverance
- Veritate et Fidelitate
- By truth and faithfulness
- Veritate et Clementia
- By truth and mercy
- Veritate et Liberalitate
- By truth and generosity
Creed lines about honesty
Classic (timeless and formal)
We speak the truth, though it cost us.
Our word is our bond.
We are honest in great things and in small.
Warm (heartfelt and plain-spoken)
We tell the truth, even when it's hard.
We say what we mean and mean what we say.
We can tell each other anything.
Playful (funny, but still true)
We tell the truth, including who ate the last cookie.
We are honest, even about the haircut.
We confess quickly. It saves time.
A sample creed built around honesty
This is what the generator writes for a family whose answers put honesty first, in the classic tone. Your family's own answers will change the lines, and you can edit every one.
This is our family creed:
Our word is our bond.
We stand firm when it would be easier to run.
We keep our promises and finish what we begin.
So it is, and so it shall be.
Honesty in heraldry
Argent (silver) is the color most often tied to honesty: traditionally peace and sincerity. Symbols that suit it:
Talk about it at the table
- Is it easy to tell the truth in our family when you have messed up?
- When is a small lie tempting, and why?
- How should we tell someone a hard truth kindly?