Dan Quayle Quotes

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

It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty.

Never descend to the ways of those above you.

Honor is decency without vanity.

A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words.

The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.

The man of virtuous soul commands not, nor obeys.

Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one.

It is a monstrous thing that I will say, but I will say it all the same: I find in many things more restraint and order in my morals than in my opinions, and my lust less depraved than my reason.

Better not to exist than live basely.

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

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

No sex, age, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one vastly beneath the rank of man.

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

Who sows virtue reaps honor.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking.

Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people

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.

One must know to lose honorably.

I try to handle myself with dignity.

I never compromised my integrity by playing a character. I didn't tweet anybody something crazy. I was just myself, kept winning and stayed ready. I didn't sell my soul.

For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.