Candor

Candor means being frank and sincere in what we say. It means being open –not hiding our true intentions or feelings . Candor urges us to speak the truth, even when it might be painful. Even when tempered by gentleness and compassion, it encourages us to say what is real and what needs to be said. What we say corresponds to what we honestly think. Candor means we don’t have hidden agendas in our relationships with others; if we want something from them, we are honest about this. Related virtues: Honesty, integrity.