Charles Gwathmey Quotes

I couldn't lie to get myself fame and fortune.

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

I have always tried to believe what I said and say what I believe and I still do that.

This above all,--to thine own self be true; and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

I will never say something I don't agree with or believe in... even if the reward is massive!

I have a clean conscience and ideals that I am willing to defend.

The record books aren't going to lie. They aren't going to say I sold out. They aren't going to say anything.

As long as I'm speaking the truth, I'm going to be OK with what I'm saying. That's kind of how I've lived my whole life.

Never play anything that don't sound right. You might not make any money, but at least you won't get hostile with yourself.

I'm not saying I'm the perfect role model. But I'm honest. Period.

True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.

I could be a jerk and get a lot more publicity, but that's not who I am.

I pray to God that I shall not live one hour after I have thought of using deception.

I can't write what I don't believe in.

Making mistakes is part of life. The only things I would feel ashamed of would be if I had said things I hadn't believed in order to get on. Some politicians do do that.

A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.

People will judge you according to your own convictions.

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

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Integrity is incredibly important to me. As long as you're authentic, you can do no wrong.

It's important for me to live my life honestly.

People should be judged by the principles they espouse and the principles they betray.

One must keep one's character. Earn a character first if you can, and if you can't, then assume one.

Stay true to your integrity, and if you're doing something that you feel like doesn't represent your integrity, speak up. You have to say that. If you're doing something that doesn't make you feel good, you probably shouldn't be doing it.

Do and act on what you believe to be right, and you'll wake up the next morning feeling good about yourself.