John le Carre Quotes

Don't compromise even if it hurts to be yourself.

Out of date, perhaps, but who wasn't these days? Out of date, but loyal to his own time. At a certain moment, after all, every man chooses: will he go forward, will he go back? There was nothing dishounorable in not being blown about by every little modern wind. Better to have worth, to entrench, to be an oak of one's own generation.

I really should have fell but I stood

I don't like changing with the wind; I like sticking to my own self.

If you really have integrity, there are very few people who can insult you, or honor you.

Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.

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.

My mom was always saying: 'Be whatever you want to be, but stick with it. Don't waver. Don't change who you are for anybody.'

I just felt that 'Golden Balls' was the right thing to do. I didn't care if people thought I was a failure.

You've got to hang on to who you are, what you are. Don't let anyone take it from you.

Sometimes it's easy to go where the wind blows, but those that stand firmly planted are forces to be reckoned with.

If you stay true to yourself and true to your vision and your own values, you can power through and make an impact on modern life.

I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! That is character!

Muscles are fleeting. Bodies give out. But integrity, honor? The confidence to be oneself, to follow one's heart? The compassionate drive to help others, even at great risk? That's strength.

I am consistent rather than courageous.

I am not that kind of a person who can written off.

I try to be the same guy every day, no matter the situation, no matter the adversity.

I know if I stay true to myself and stick to my guns, I will never fail myself.

You've gotta stay true to yourself, stay who you are.

In my life, being true to myself certainly hasn't made things easier. You could never accuse me of taking the path of least resistance.

My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself.

I will not change what I am for no amount of money or just kudos for my peers.

I know who I am. When you get comfortable with yourself like that and you know you're doing the right thing, you can take a lot of crap.