Quotation One

"A friend to honesty and a foe to crime"

-Allan Pinkerton

  This quote means that honesty is a good thing, and in order for a person to be truly honest, they must also be a 'foe to crime' which means they don't do crime or any other dishonest actions. Also, this quote adresses the importance of having honest friends, and dishonest friends are not really your friends, but rather your foes. Some texts in which deal with true honesty are; Pretty Little Liars, Dancer, Twilight, The Notebook and Dear John. Throughout each of these stories, honesty is clearly demonstrated through the actions of the characters,  providing many examples of how honesty can be important in one's life. Which in the end,  stresses the importance of truthfulness and how honesty is by far the best policy.

    Born in Scotland, on August 25, 1918, Allan Pinkerton was a cooper or barrel-maker in his native land, He immigrated to the United States in 1942 and settled near Chicago, Illinois. He was an industrious man and quickly realized that working for himself would be a much better proposition for himself and family.

     This quote is significant to my theme because it outlines what honesty is and how it is important. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened, which leads to less confusion, misunderstandings, or conflict. Honesty also protects innocent people from being blamed or punished. Being honest with yourself and others also allows you to feel secure and calm inside, instead of worrying about lying your way out of a situation or problem. Also, telling the truth right from the start often keeps you out of more trouble than lying and getting caught. Telling the truth, being fair, loyal, or genuine, also earns you a reputation for being honest, which is a trait that most people will value throughout their life.