John C. Maxwell Quotes

Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking.

Always do what's right. That will gratify some and surprise the rest.

The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.

I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.

I try to be a good person - I don't always succeed, but that's what I'm shooting for.

You always gotta do the right thing: you never know who's watching.

It's more important to do the right thing than to do things right.

Integrity means being whole, unbroken, undivided. It describes a person who has united the different parts of his or her personality, so there is no longer a split in the soul ... For the person of integrity, life may not be easy but it is simple: Figure out what is right and do it. All other considerations come in second.

It is a fair adornment of a man and a great convenience both to himself and to all those with whom he converses and deals, to act uprightly, uniformly, and consistently. The practice of piety frees a man from interior distraction and from irresolution in his mind, from duplicity or inconstancy in his character, and from confusion in his proceedings, and consequently securing for others freedom from deception and disappointment in their transactions with him.

Integrity means that if our private life were suddenly exposed, we'd have no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. Integrity means that our outward life is consistent with our inner convictions.

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.

There is no wrong time to do the right thing.

There can be no question of holding forth on ethics. I have seen people behave badly with great morality and I note every day that integrity has no need of rules

We assume therefore that moral virtue is the quality of acting in the best way in relation to pleasures and pains, and that vice is the opposite.

Integrity, like humility, is a quality which vanishes the moment we are conscious of it in ourselves. We see it only in others.

Integrity means having the courage to do what is right, and what is aligned with your values, no matter the situation.

Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.

Do what's right and you'll please some of the people and astound the rest.

Character gives us qualities, but it is in our actions — what we do — that we are happy or the reverse.

Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other.

Do what is right, not what you think the high headquarters wants or what you think will make you look good.

Strong moral character results from consistent correct choices in the trials and testing of life. Your faith can guide you to those correct choices.

ATHENA: You wish to be called righteous rather than act right. [...] I say, wrong must not win by technicalities.

We are defined by our dignity to rise above debasement. We are certainly better people for doing so.

Nothing of character is really permanent but virtue and personal worth.