Billy Graham Quotes

Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.

The wise treat self-respect as non-negotiable, and will not trade it for health or wealth or anything else.

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

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

The worst thing that can happen to a man is to lose his money, the next worst his health, the next worst his reputation.

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.

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.

Every person has a different view of another person's image. That's all perception. The character of a man, the integrity, that's who you are.

My main capital isn't the money. I respect myself; I respect my country.

Our own heart, and not other men's opinions form our true honor.

Self-respect and prosperity are the most effective guardian of morals.

I won't do things for money. I can't.

As long as I can look my family in the face every day, and they know what type of person I am, I'm cool.

I'm never gonna sell my soul or violate myself for no amount of dollars or fame.

I never wanted to lose who I am, my character or my integrity for the sake of Hollywood.

There's not enough money in this world to make me do something degrading.

I'm defined by the character I have.

Money lost, something lost. Honor lost, much lost. Courage lost, everything lost-better you were never born

Love is not as important as good health. You cannot be in love if you're not healthy. You can't appreciate it.

If I have to degrade myself or do something that I'm not willing to do as a Christian to get something, I'm just not willing to do it.

I think pride is more important sometimes than making money.

I'd rather be able to face myself in the bathroom mirror than be rich and famous.

At the end of the day, I stand by who I am. I'm a good person.

Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.

Never violate the sacredness of your individual self-respect.