Nathaniel Branden Quotes

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.

Virtue does not come from wealth, but wealth, and every other good thing which men have comes from virtue.

For I can raise no money by vile means. By heaven, I had rather coin my heart, And drop my blood for drachmas

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

A man who wouldn't cheat for a poke don't want one bad enough. --Augustus "Gus" McCrae

I think it's just too much trouble to be dishonest and keep up with yourself.

Integrity is the value we set on ourselves.

I'm always honest, whether I'm in the limelight or not.

I'm actually just playing honest, whole young women.

I'm as honest as I can be.

If I were asked to say the most important things that lead to a successful life, I should say that, first of all, was integrity - unimpeachable integrity.

Always work hard, be honest, and be proud of who you are.

True character arises from a deeper well than religion.

I would rather have honesty and character than prestige and wealth. I can walk and ride the streets of this city, hold my head up, and look all men in the face.

I'm a lot of things but not a liar or a phony, even when I know it's in my best interest to be.

I'm always going to be myself and I'm a good person.

I believe that my worth is not measured by what I do, by the honors that are bestowed upon me, or by material wealth that I might obtain. Instead, I am measured by the courage I show while standing for my beliefs, by the dedication I exhibit to ensure my word is good, and the resolve I undertake to establish my actions and deeds as honorable.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.

Living with integrity means...not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships; asking for what you want and need from others; speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension; behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values; making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.

Integrity means that if our private life were suddenly exposed, we'd have no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. Integrity means that our outward life is consistent with our inner convictions.

You don't luck into integrity. You work at it.

The first step to wisdom is to be sure one says and does what one believes.

Virtue, once bragged about, once you pride yourself upon it, ceases to be such.

Good moral character is the first essential in a man.