Roger Mudd Quotes

I don't aspire to have high approval ratings. I aspire, in light of my two predecessors, to be the most honest governor I can be. I'd rather focus on honesty than popularity.

An honest man in politics shines more there than he would elsewhere.

I'm concerned about truth and credibility in government.

A life in politics is for people who know themselves and know where their own line is between loyalty and honesty.

I'm the only honest person in Washington.

Unfortunately, in American politics there are no standards for shame.

Credibility is not a renewable resource in Washington.

Certainly he [Richard M. Nixon] is not of the generation that regards honesty as the best policy.

It is never good for a politician to have to defend his credibility.

Would that the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy, might be laid to heart; that a sense of the true aim of life might elevate the tone of politics and trade till public and private honor become identical.

I could never be a career politician, because I believe in telling the truth.

Character is destiny and character is important to American campaigns.

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.

This idea that you can't be an honest man and a Washington politician is a myth, a crock made up by sellouts and careerist hacks who don't stand for anything and are impatient with people who do. It's possible to do this job with honor and dignity.

Being honest with the public is how they respect you.

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

Honesty and integrity are by far the most important assets of an entrepreneur.

Administrators are there because of the fans and the cricketers to run this game, so credibility of a game, or a board, or even a government for that matter, is important irrespective of what you do. If you are in public life, it is important.

You can trust Charlie Crist.

I take policy seriously; I'm not just trying to be a political hack.

It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter.

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.

The vast majority of politicians think they are functioning on high principle.

I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates.

I can't tell you how many times I've had conversations with politicians who've done something morally reprehensible but not indictable, yet still think they should be able to stay in office. The office isn't a 'right.' It's a kind of loan.