Bluntness Quotes

Honesty is the quality I value most in a friend. Not bluntness, but honesty with compassion. (Brooke Shields)
Playing Paula in The Business of Strangers was extremely cathartic and wonderful for me because Patrick Stettner (the director) constantly encouraged me to be un-self aware. The character is very elusive and bold, but my experience of having people confuse bluntness with bitchiness has made me shy away from it, or it has made me too aware of the reactions I get from people. So Patrick undid all that by telling me to ignore what the response might be to Paula. It was almost like being a kid again, and it was a very empowering feeling. View quote
Julia Stiles
I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the answers. View quote
John O. Brennan