I followed my instructions, and assumed an enthusiasm which I honestly confess I did not feel.

- I'll have to leave anyway, and for a long time, - I confess honestly.

Well, I must honestly confess, there has been some trouble with telephone service up here.

But before I exult over my success, I must honestly confess my failures, for they were sad ones.

"It-it is hard to say," he confessed honestly.

I honestly confess that I was abjectly afraid.

Under the primeval despots of Egypt, history honestly confesses that man must have been as free as culture could make him.

"Once I did pity him," she confessed honestly.

I must honestly confess that I cannot give you the answers to any of those questions.

One or two will honestly confess they've never heard of him; another two or three will say his name sounds vaguely familiar.