Roger Nash Baldwin Quotes

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.

Maybe I'll learn how, but the only thing I can do is turn down parts that would hurt my conscience.

We've all done actions in our lives where we compromise what we believe in. And if we keep doing it, there's no way back, no pride to hold on to.

Taro taught me that people respect spirit, but even cowards don't respect cowards.

I was made, by the law, a criminal, not because of what I had done, but because of what I stood for, because of what I thought, because of my conscience... If I had my time over I would do the same again. So would any man who dares call himself a man.

It was difficult being a conscientious objector in the 1940's, but I felt I had to stick to my guns.

That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.

If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed.

Fidelity to conscience is inconsistent with retiring modesty. If it be so, let the modesty succumb. It can be only a false modesty which can be thus endangered.

Ethical is 'I'll wait and do what's right even in the hardest times and even if I have to give up gains to do it.'

No one should be forced to violate one's conscience, nor should anyone be forced out of service of the common good because there are some things their conscience tells them they cannot do.

I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions.

If the Soviet Government orders me to act against my conscience, I do not obey …. Conscience is above the law. No law which is against the conscience can bind.

An ethical man doesn't need a consensus of his allies in order to act against something he finds reprehensible.

My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems, particularly those which have a bearing on my conscience.

Don't ever silence your morality to be a part of anything.

I was taught growing up that you always do what you believe.

I will live and die by this testimony: that I loved a good conscience; that I never invaded another man's liberty; and that I preserved my own.

And is he honest who resists his genius or conscience only for the sake of present ease or gratification

To yield to the threat or actual use of violence is a surrender of one's self respect and religious conviction.

The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men.

I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Amen.

Sir, what does it matter whom I serve, so long as I am right?

Sometimes, in order to follow our moral compass and/or our heart, we have to make unpopular decisions or stand up for what we believe in. It can be difficult and even frightening to go against the grain, whether it's a personal disagreement with a friend, partner, or family member or a professional decision that affects coworkers and colleagues.

Always stand on principle even if you stand alone.