Max Lucado Quotes

I've always been able to make choices that don't embarrass me.

That's a big thing for me, being a guy that upholds himself to a high standard.

I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.

Character is made by what you stand for;reputation by what you fall for.

I want to be able, as days go by, always to look myself straight in the eye.

The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.

Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one.

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.

Laws control the lesser man. Right conduct controls the greater one.

Whenever you do a thing, tho' it can never be known but to yourself, ask yourself how you would act were all the world looking at you and act accordingly.

I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values - and follow my own moral compass - then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.

I think guilt can be good to a small degree, keep you on the right path.

Do not consider anything for your interest which makes you break your word, quit your modesty or inclines you to any practice which will not bear the light or look the world in the face.

What is the most precious thing in the world? I see now that it is the knowledge that you have no part in injustice. Injustice is stronger than you, it always was and always will be, but let it not be done through you.

We must do what we conceive to be the right thing, and not bother our heads or burden our souls with whether we are going to be successful. Because if we don't do the right thing, we'll be doing the wrong thing, and we will just be part of the disease, and not a part of the cure.

Practice yourself what you preach.

Let nothing be done in your life, which will cause you fear if it becomes known to your neighbor.

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

Every night I go over what I did in the day, in ethical or moral terms. Have I treated people properly? Did I tell the truth?

My character has always been important to me. That was the one thing that I knew, no matter what, I had to hold that strong.

You must always do what you feel is right.

I want to do things right. I really, really do.

The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.

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

You do what you want and know is right. That is the only law.