Pope Francis Quotes

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

There are too many countries where the values we take for granted in our civil servants simply do not exist. Seeing these values in action, applied with dedication by hardworking individuals, makes me proud to lead a service that is making life better for millions across Britain.

Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right.

A good politician is quite as unthinkable as an honest burglar.

Ethics in government has always been important to me.

Whatever flaws or personal failings afflict them, it remains the case that the overwhelming majority of priests and politicians are honourable and honest - seeking to live out their beliefs and serve society.

You ask men in office to be honest; I ask them to serve the public.

The greatest art of a politician is to render vice serviceable to the cause of virtue.

In order to justify the sympathy and trust extended to me by people of all classes, even to the furthest corners of the world of Islam, I intend to form a People’s Party…after the establishment of peace, in order to devote my life to the good of my country as a humble individual.

Public business … must always be done by somebody…. If wise men decline it, others will not; if honest men refuse it, others will not.

A man who aspires to any high office should have three qualifications: first, he should be prepared to support the constitution of his country; second, he should have a special aptitude for the office he desires; and third, he should have virtue and justice as they are understood by his fellow citizens.

We need a President who is more interested in being right and just than being President.

If I, in my brief connection with public affairs, shall be wicked or foolish, and if you remain true and honest, you cannot be betrayed. My power is temporary; yours as eternal as the principles of liberty.

He must be one that respects the Cause, and not the persons in all his Administrations…. If his Affections Oversway his judgment at any time, they will be a crooked Bias, that will turn him out of the way, and that shall be justice in one man's case, which will not be so in another. He must be one whom neither Flattery nor Bribery may be able to remove out of his way. Finally, he must be one who prefers the publick Benefit above all private and separate Interests whatsoever

All Americans want our government to have a moral compass.

Politics is not the nicest business, but there are still times when people do the right thing.

Morality is very important. We have to be together.

We need sensible people in the system, who are honest and passionate about the country and will not fall pray to corruption.

A disciplined and morally upright nation is built by disciplined and morally upright institutions.

The Gospel calls individual Christians to live lives of honesty, integrity and concern for the common good.. to create circles of integrity.., networks of solidarity which can expand to embrace and transform society by their prophetic witness.

No polity can be devised which shall perpetuate freedom among a people that are dead to honor and integrity. Liberty and virtue are twin sisters, and the best fabric in the world . . . .

The administration Ill bring is a group of men and women who are focused on whats best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.

Integrity is keeping my commitments even if the circumstances when I made those commitments have changed.

He swift don't win the race. It goes to the worthy, who can divide the word of truth.

An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.