John Bevere Quotes

Virtue is the truest nobility.

True honor is an outflow from a heart that fears God.

Worthy of honor is he who does no injustice, and more than twofold honor, if he not only does no injustice himself, but hinders others from doing any.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

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

I call God to witness that as a private person I have done nothing unbeseeming an honest man, nor, as I bear the place of a public man, have I done anything unworthy of my place.

I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.

Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.

Honest hearts produce honest actions.

It's impossible to speak what it is not noble to do.

No age, sex, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one is vastly beneath the rank of man.

I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

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

A man's virtue is best secured by shame, and best improved by emulation in the society of virtuous men.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people

No man knows the value of innocence and integrity but he who has lost them.

If you're a good person, that's all that really matters.

Virtue is the first title of nobility.

Honor is the presence of God in man.

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

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

Great hearts alone understand how much glory there is in being good.

It is more difficult to be an honorable man for a week than to be a hero for fifteen minutes.

Honour is purchased by the deeds we do.

Of course it does not apply to me. I am the soul of honor, kindness, mercy and goodness. Trust me in all things.