Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

I have nothing left but my integrity.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor.

Character is one of most precious parts of you. You can't get involved in things that will damage your character.

To be without silver is better than to be without honor.

I suspect that with men like General Petraeus, where honor means something - losing your life is secondary to losing your honor.

It is better to be honourable than be honoured.

Truly a man does not live by bread alone. A good name is still to be preferred over great riches. Especially is it to be preferred to the appearance of riches, acquired with nothing down and nothing to pay for two months.

When all is said and done the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Money takes wings. The only thing that endures is character.

I may be revered or defamed and decried; But I tried to live my life right.

Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

When the sacredness of one's word is matched in the attributes of his character throughout, all that constitutes a man, then we find that there is something in a man's life greater than his occupation or his achievements; grander than acquisition or wealth; higher than genius; more enduring than fame.

I still had some honor... I still have some now.

I take things like honor and loyalty seriously. It's more important to me than any materialistic thing or any fame I could have.

What is left when honor is lost?

I'm more interested in being good than being famous.

Ability without honor is useless.

My principles are more important than the money or my title.

Honor is like a match, you can only use it once.

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

The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.

A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.