Laurence Sterne Quotes

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

As long as I can look my family in the face every day, and they know what type of person I am, I'm cool.

For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.

Honesty is a selfish virtue. Yes I am honest enough.

There is such a thing as honest pride and self-respect.

Integrity is the value we set on ourselves.

A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

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.

Virtue herself is her own fairest reward.

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

Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.

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.

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

Virtue, perhaps, is nothing more than politeness of soul.

I know I'm a good person.

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.

You just couldn't be in George Romney's presence without some of his goodness and integrity wearing off on you.

I really don't care with whom you sleep. I just care what kind of a decent human being you are.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

The just man walks in his integrity

In public politics as in private life, character is better than brains, and loyalty more valuable than either.

Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.

Moral character has now some influence in our elections, but not that place which it deserves. The law of public opinion excludes confirmed sots, and persons judicially convicted of high crimes and misdemeanors against the State; but it ought to render the election of all profane swearers, notorious Sabbath breakers, seducers, slanderers, prodigals and riotous persons, as well as the advocates of dueling, impracticable.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people

The secret value of a conscience, that approves its own action, is lessened somewhat each time that it receives the reward of fame by displaying its deeds.