Steven Ford Quotes

I think character is real important. And you know, and I think the public does.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

There is a yearning for people to return to elementary moral virtues, such as integrity and commitment. We distrust people who have no centering of values. We greatly respect businessmen, for example, if they display those virtues, even if we don't necessarily agree with the people.

Don't worry so much about your self-esteem. Worry more about your character. Integrity is its own reward.

If you make that decision, that you'll always follow that rule, then your commitment to do it sinks into your heart, and when you realize the benefits of having integrity time after time, it really changes your heart, not just your head.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

I try to act as a man of character if no one is watching or if the world is watching.

I have to be responsible with my character, my image and my reputation.

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

I try to be a good person. I know what my downfalls are, so that's a good thing.

Our culture does not teach us this, but what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas. If you cheat in Vegas, it comes right home with you. If you cheat in Vegas, you walk home as a cheater. You lie awake at a night a cheater. You cannot escape it.

I thank God that I left office the same way I came in: with integrity.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.

The walls of that grand edifice called a good character have to be worked at during life.

Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.

Only men of character are trusted.

By a lie, a man... annihilates his dignity as a man.

I value my reputation. I work hard to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of me.

Honesty and integrity are by far the most important assets of an entrepreneur.

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.

Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.