David Crockett 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 need to hold onto my soul and my integrity, and I can't compromise that.

It is any day better to stand erect with a broken and bandaged head then to crawl on one's belly, in order to be able to save one's head.

Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your convictions.

I fight if I need to, I dance if I need to, yet I won't compromise my integrity and pride.

I'm going to stand in my truth no matter what.

Let men see, let them know, a real man, who lives as he was meant to live.

I stand up for what I believe. I don't know if it's always paid off for me, because I've been ridiculed and humiliated.

It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions.

You have to do what you believe in.

I just felt that 'Golden Balls' was the right thing to do. I didn't care if people thought I was a failure.

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Our own heart, and not other men's opinions form our true honor.

We have to stand up for what we believe in, even when we might not be popular for it. Honesty starts with being ourselves, authentic and true to who we are and what we believe in, and that may not always be popular, but it will always let you follow your dreams and your heart.

Independence .... is loyalty to one's best self and principles, and this is often disloyalty to the general idols and fetishes.

The world assumes that we are very happy with high mansions, fine carriages, servants and attendants, huge investments, and concubines. But he who is without the honor and strength of the soul can be anything but happy.

I act on my principles, whether they're popular or not.

What I do and what I love, I don't betray that. Sometimes people say you have to tolerate it. No, you have to do what you think necessary, what your heart tells you, and go where the Almighty leads you.

Being a Deol for me is to be honest; walking with my head held high and never having to bow in front of injustice.

If I get beaten I can walk away with my head high, knowing I have given everything.

Being your own person and standing for what you believe is a critical aspect of a good professional life.

I'd rather fail doing what I believe in and feel satisfied that I tried.

Courage is being true to yourself, true to a sense of integrity.

Self-respect cannot be hunted. It cannot be purchased. It is never for sale. It cannot be fabricated out of public relations. It comes to us when we are alone, in quiet moments, in quiet places, when we suddenly realize that, knowing the good, we have done it; knowing the beautiful, we have served it; knowing the truth we have spoken it

Money lost, something lost. Honor lost, much lost. Courage lost, everything lost-better you were never born