Samuel Johnson Quotes

All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

A man is not to aim at innocence, any more than he is to aim at hair, but he is to keep it.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior. You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends.

I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps.

Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.

Virtue herself is her own fairest reward.

The great hope of society is in individual character.

When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.

He who is honest in his dealings simply because of the social prestige and position it secures will never develop his higher nature, but will always live along the lower lines.

I believe that when you're wrong, own it and apologize, and so I do and put it on the equivalent of my front page.

Respect for self is the beginning of cultivating virtue in men and women.

I deserve respect for the things I did not do.

Honor and shame from no condition rise. Act well your part: there all the honor lies.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

I am careful about my conduct because I know this cause requires clean men.

I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments.

The secret value of a conscience, that approves its own action, is lessened somewhat each time that it receives the reward of fame by displaying its deeds.

As long as I can look my family in the face every day, and they know what type of person I am, I'm cool.

Some people in the press don't respect people in life. I can put my head on my pillow and sleep great because I respect everyone.

It's not a weakness to admit that you're wrong.

I am not that kind of a person who can written off.

When you've made a mistake, you have to admit you've made a mistake, and correct it.

Me personally, I know I've made mistakes.