Solomon Burke Quotes

I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.

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

I'd like to be known for my character.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people

People can call me what they like - fat, ugly, sour - but tell me I'm not fair, tell me I'm not ethical, those are the things that bother me.

Act with honor, and Honor will aid you

If there's one value that is immutable, it's integrity or respect, for others and for yourself.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

It is better to be honourable than be honoured.

Respect for right conduct is felt by every body.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

I didn't think any amount of money was worth something that would take away what you believed in or what you stood for. I didn't want to do something my parents and daughter couldn't be proud of.

I try to keep my integrity. I don't want to be in 'Hello!' or on 'Celebrity Big Brother.'

They will look at my career as the guy who gave it all but at the same time did it with integrity. That's what we all aim for - the respect of the game as well as the honesty that's played a part of that game.

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

Never descend to the ways of those above you.

The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is.

My integrity is something I hold dear.

I have nothing left but my integrity.

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.

Loyalty and honesty, those are important.

Your peers will respect you for your integrity and character, not your possessions.

The only thing you have in your life is your integrity.

I am not that kind of a person who can written off.

Integrity pays, but not in cash.