Alexander Pope Quotes

Let honesty be as the breath of thy soul; then shalt thou reach the point of happiness, and independence shall be thy shield and buckler, thy helmet and crown; then shall thy soul walk upright, nor stoop to the silken wretch because he hath riches, nor pocket an abuse because the hand which offers it wears a ring set with diamonds.

Our probity is not less at the mercy of fortune than our property.

Nothing of character is really permanent but virtue and personal worth.

Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.

With integrity you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt. With fear and guilt removed you are free to be and do your best.

Only the noble of heart are called to difficulty.

Both wit and understanding are trifles without integrity; it is that which gives value to every character. The ignorant peasant, without fault, is greater than the philosopher with many; for what is genius or courage without a heart?

Honesty is a selfish virtue. Yes I am honest enough.

Liberty can no more exist without virtue and independence than the body can live and move without a soul.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of wickedness.

Integrity is the core of our character.

Integrity is important in building relationships. And is the foundation upon which many other qualities for success are built, such as respect, dignity, and trust.

Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

That's what I love about integrity. Each time we go inside, that's where it is.

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be, all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.

Integrity simply means a willingness not to violate one's identity, in the many ways in which such violation is possible.

Truth is an homage that the good man pays to his own dignity.

The good I stand on is my truth and honesty.

The [Kodak is] the only witness I have encountered in my long experience that I couldn't bribe.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

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

The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.

Dear dad, you always told me that an honest man has nothing to fear, so I'm trying my best not to be afraid.

A clean and sensitive conscience, a steady and scrupulous integrity in small things as well as large, is the most valuable of all possessions, to a nation as to an individual.