Dean Norris Quotes

It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.

A good man with a good conscience doesn't walk so fast.

A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so.

True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.

Throughout my life, I have always tried to do what is right.

Character is the essence of all that a man has seen in life and regards as high and exalted. Character is like truth: the substance of the things that a man has forgotten but the substance of the things that are worth remembering in life.

The walls of that grand edifice called a good character have to be worked at during life.

It is almost impossible to imagine that any one could be so insensible to the high morality of Mr. Mill's character as to suggest to him any course of conduct that was not entirely upright and consistent.

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

I've never lied. I think I've lived a moral life.

I like to live righteous. And I just want everyone to know I'm not trying to get out of anything.

It's such a challenge to play a good guy - it's hard to be believable.

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends.

It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.

I love the idea of rectitude.

A life lived with integrity - even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shining star in whose light others may follow in the years to come.

Fixed principles of truth are the only safeguard for youth.

To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more importantly, in our thoughts and in our hearts.

I myself have constantly refused to print anything that might countenance vice or promote immorality, though … I might have gotten much money.

Character must be kept bright as well as clean.

He is good and wise who always speaks the truth, acts on the dictates of virtue, and tries to make others good and happy.

I'm not saying I'm a paragon of virtue, but it's hard for me not to be honorable.