Will Rogers Quotes

You never want to do anything that you don't want your mother to see, because it will haunt you and eventually come back to bite you!

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity.

Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.

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

Every leader has the responsibility to hone his or her integrity. Many times, there are integrity traps that have a tendency to catch well-meaning leaders off guard.

The sort of man you will make of yourself, how you will be regarded by the world, whether people will admire and respect or despise you, whether you win the approval or the condemnation of your Maker - all this is in your own hands.

Live never to be ashamed if anything you say or do is published around the world, even if what is said is not true.

I value my reputation. I work hard to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

Don't worry so much about your self-esteem. Worry more about your character. Integrity is its own reward.

You're always concerned for your character. You should be.

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.

One must keep one's character. Earn a character first if you can, and if you can't, then assume one.

The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is.

I try to act as a man of character if no one is watching or if the world is watching.

I have to be responsible with my character, my image and my reputation.

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.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

It's a big challenge for me to keep my integrity and some of my privacy intact.

I thank God that I left office the same way I came in: with integrity.

I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior. You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends.

Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

I don't care what you say about me. Just spell the name right.

Both politicians and journalists face situations which strain their honesty and humanity. My opinion is that politicians on the average stand up somewhat better than journalists.

You have to be able to wake up in the morning and say, 'I've been true.'