Robert E. Lee Quotes

It's not always easy to do the right thing. But, doing the right thing makes you strong, it builds character.

Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other.

To know what virtue is is not enough; we must endeavor to possess and to practice it, or in some other manner actually ourselves to become good.

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be, all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.

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

Throughout my life, I have always tried to do what is right.

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

A clear conscience is a sure card.

Character must be kept bright as well as clean.

There is no wrong time to do the right thing.

Do you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do: Set a watch upon your actions, Keep them always straight and true.

Be noble in every thought And in every deed!

Peace of mind just can't be bought. Trust me: Even if your conscience doesn't stop you from playing dirty to get what you want, once you get it, it will keep you from enjoying it. As my mother used to say, "A good conscience is God's eye." Which is why I always prefer a loss to an underhanded gain; the one brings pain at the moment, the other for all time.

Live with honor and follow your conscience.

Without integrity and conscience we lose our freedom.

We are defined by our dignity to rise above debasement. We are certainly better people for doing so.

Do what is right, and you'll have no lasting regrets. Do what is right, and put yourself on the side of truth, goodness, and the best of life.

I try to do the right thing.

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

It would be a great thing if people could be brought to realize that they can never add to the sum of their happiness by doing wrong.

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.

Integrity is the light that shines from a disciplined conscience.

When you are committed to doing what’s right, you are sowing seeds for God’s blessings. You will never go wrong by taking the high road and doing more that is required.

Never say anything that, down inside, you think is wrong.

Morality is not the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.