Sidney Sheldon Quotes

The truth is that there is no terror untempered by some great moral idea.

No man made great by death offers more hope to lowly pride than does Abraham Lincoln; for while living he was himself so simple as often to be dubbed a fool.

The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.

A child, from the time he can think, should think about all he sees, should suffer for all who cannot live with honesty, should work so that all men can be honest, and should be honest himself.

When people ask what were the qualities of Bobby Kennedy that they most admired, it was first that he was tough. Second, he told the truth and third, he stood up for the little guy.

Doing the right thing has power.

I don't see why it should be remarkable that you can acquire a reputation for fairness and decency. Those are qualities shared by so many people. And the great majority of people I meet are decent people, just trying to navigate their way through the world without causing too much trouble.

I have always had great respect for former president Mandela. The personal sacrifices he made in order to achieve what was right for the people of South Africa is something I carry with me every day.

Somebody has to stand when other people are sitting. Somebody has to speak when other people are quiet.

And the spirit of Superman is great to have around.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.

As a Christian I have no duty to allow myself to be cheated, but I have the duty to be a fighter for truth and justice.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.

I think my dad is this great, wonderful... man with a lot of integrity, who is fighting for things he believes in and is serious in what he wants to see happen and serious in helping people.

I don't like men who treat women like arm candies. He should treat me like an equal or better. And then he should be a good human being. He should see the human side of things. I like men who stand up for what's right and who don't cheat.

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

I try to be as honest about what I see and to speak rather than be silent, especially if it means I can save lives, or serve humanity.

First of all, I try to be a positive role model.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity.

People should look up to me. Young kids. I am a good role model. I'll show them how men should really be. And kids can take note from that. I am a good role model. Lots of kids look up to me.

A modern hero should … think as well as act and should inspire Americans with a forward-looking set of values.

Man is only truly great when he acts from the passions.

For the men and women of the FBI, bravery is reflected not only in the physical courage often necessary in the job. It can be seen in the courage of conviction, in the courage to act with wisdom in the face of fear, and in the courage it takes to admit mistakes and move forward.