Lloyd Banks Quotes

When the sacredness of one's word is matched in the attributes of his character throughout, all that constitutes a man, then we find that there is something in a man's life greater than his occupation or his achievements; grander than acquisition or wealth; higher than genius; more enduring than fame.

I'm more interested in being good than being famous.

Character is one of most precious parts of you. You can't get involved in things that will damage your character.

My integrity is something I hold dear.

I have nothing left but my integrity.

Loyalty and honesty, those are important.

To me the highest thing, after God, is my honor.

Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

I still had some honor... I still have some now.

I have turned down a lot of money for things that would have made me feel cheesy.

I believe I am an honorable man.

What is left when honor is lost?

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

It is better to be honourable than be honoured.

When all is said and done the only thing you'll have left is your character.

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

Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.

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

A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Fame and success and titles stay with you, but they wear out eventually. In the end, all that you are left with is your character.

I would rather have honesty and character than prestige and wealth. I can walk and ride the streets of this city, hold my head up, and look all men in the face.

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

Union is a delectable thing, and so is wealth, and so is life, but they may all cost too much, if they cost honour.