The article presents a discussion on truth and justice in student's lives and professional work, adapted from remarks given to the Donald Graves Breakfast, award event for teachers and authors, hosted by Heinemann, a division of Greenwood Publishing Group LLC., at the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland in November 2019. The article emphasizes on the importance of politeness, kindness for students and the importance of civility in classrooms.