Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Noël Coward Quote “It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” ~ Noël Coward (1899-1973) British playwrightBlithe Spirit Integrity Ratings and Comments Reply J Carlton, Calgary 10/29/12 Honesty is something I expect from everyday people...I never expect it from a politician, a tax collector or (most) lawyers. I class those as low lives and parqasites to be avoided at all costs. Reply Mike, Norwalk 10/29/12 A sad commentary on the realization of what is to often taught and given by example to humanity's young, by way of example: the religion of socialism. Reply E Archer, NYC 10/29/12 Because the truth is so rarely spoken. We prefer fantasy to reality. Reply David Lee, Oakland 9/5/19 God's word is truth. Reply Mary, MI 9/6/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Noël Coward quote is found in these categories: Integrity quotes About Noël Coward Bio of Noël Coward Quotations by Noël Coward Books by/about Noël Coward Noël Coward videos Noël Coward on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Noël Coward