Bryant H. McGill Quotes

A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so.

A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of virtue, and of all moral authority.

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

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

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

My dad's era believed that there was something noble in being a good guy - the kind of guy that lived straight and narrow, told the truth, and stood up for what he believed was right.

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

It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.

Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking.

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

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

A good man with a good conscience doesn't walk so fast.

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

It is almost impossible to imagine that any one could be so insensible to the high morality of Mr. Mill's character as to suggest to him any course of conduct that was not entirely upright and consistent.

An honest man's the noblest work of God.

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

If only for the sake of elegance, I try to remain morally pure.

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Honestly is always an option, even when you don't think it is.

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

I am careful about my conduct because I know this cause requires clean men.

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.

A life lived with integrity - even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shining star in whose light others may follow in the years to come.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.