James Cleverly Quotes

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.

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

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

If you can maintain that integrity in whatever you do, you can't go wrong. That's what I tell my kids, anyway.

A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

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

Integrity is the core of our character. Without integrity, we have a weak foundation upon which to build other Christlike characteristics.

I couldn't lie to get myself fame and fortune.

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

He who is honest in his dealings simply because of the social prestige and position it secures will never develop his higher nature, but will always live along the lower lines.

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

I think anyone who doesn't say that they'd like people to think that they're doing the right thing is wrong. I mean, I'd like it to be that way, but I've never allowed it to influence my actions.

Making mistakes is part of life. The only things I would feel ashamed of would be if I had said things I hadn't believed in order to get on. Some politicians do do that.

Life comes down to honesty and doing what's right. That's what's most important.

I am always prepared to do the right thing regardless of what other people think.

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

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.

This above all,--to thine own self be true; and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

Unlike Casey Cagle, I will always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

I'm no angel. You can see that. But every time I play, I will play the same way because that's the way I am.

Trust that man in nothing who has not a conscience in everything.

Integrity is the light that shines from a disciplined conscience.

If you live what you believe, you will always have the respect of others.

Character is that quality of mind which makes truth-telling instinctive rather than strange.

I'm not saying I'm the perfect role model. But I'm honest. Period.