Henry Kravis Quotes

My father was a businessman. We had discussions about honesty and dishonesty.

I think if you look at people, whether in business or government, who haven't had any moral compass, who've just changed to say whatever they thought the popular thing was, in the end they're losers.

It's good to stand for something, to believe in something and base your business on values.

I do not believe in a political strategy that does not have a moral foundation.

We will always put our values before our bottom line.

I have a strong head on my shoulders... I've always been grounded. People would think not because of who I am, but I've always been raised with that sense of morals from my dad and my mother.

Integrity is the foundation upon which all other values are built.

Expedients are for an hour, but principles are for the ages. Just because the rains descend and winds blow, we cannot afford to build on shifting sands.

Integrity is everything to me.

At the end of the day, I'm a professional.

You have to stand and fight for what you believe.

In any walk of life, you can choose to do the right thing.

Engagement and integrity are the two most fundamental aspects of building trust; lead from the front by evolving your company strategy, then live your values every day.

I've come across people who look smart in a suit who haven't really got a lot underneath. Football is an unforgiving business and you're easily found out if you're a bit of a fraud.

Everything you do involves sacrifice. My work is to honor my principles, my opponent, and what I believe in. I stand for it, I fight, and I try to get better every day as a human being.

It doesn't matter what's written on a coffee mug or on a 'culture' slide; what you do as a CEO, day in and day out, and how you behave will define your company's culture.

It's an error in judgment to bounce into starting a small business before you cash in on building a strong foundation.

I just think there is a right way to do things, and I don't think two wrongs make a right.

Our business was built on trust.

Truth and accountability were drilled into me as a child.

You have to stand on your beliefs.

I'm game for a lot of things. But I won't disrespect myself in any way.

I support the higher moral standard that this country has decided to hold itself to.

I was raised with moral principles that would not be shaken in hard times. And mentorship is huge - it's really important to be around people who have been where you've been, people you look up to and who will keep you strong.

Doing the right things is more important than doing things right.