Tiberius Quotes

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

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.

Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work.

We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country.

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

I may be revered or defamed and decried; But I tried to live my life right.

Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.

I have nothing left but my integrity.

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

I suspect that with men like General Petraeus, where honor means something - losing your life is secondary to losing your honor.

I take things like honor and loyalty seriously. It's more important to me than any materialistic thing or any fame I could have.

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.

I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.

It is better to be honourable than be honoured.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

I'm a King. Regardless of what I've been through and what I've done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.

I would not do anything to besmirch my reputation any further than it has already been.

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

When I severe my connections with the A.I.A. I do so with my own self respect, as a matter of pride and I am sure within your knowledge of my character.

I would rather be respected than elected.

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

The only shame is to have none.

I'd like to be known for my character.