Bob Newhart Quotes

In everything I do, whether in business, philanthropy or my personal life, I am guided by my inner truth, my values.

Honesty is a principle. Service is a principle. Love is a principle. Hard work is a principle. Respect, gratitude, moderation, fairness, integrity, loyalty, and responsibility are principles. There are dozens and dozens more. They are not hard to identify. Just as a compass always points to true north, your heart will recognize true principles.

The point never to lose sight of is to be guided by the correct thing, as you see it. It's the only way to approach such profound matters and retain your integrity.

All I can go on is my own value system.

I have values I believe in and certain things I stand for.

… maintain the integrity and flexibility of our teachings

I'm going to stay true. I'm going to stay true to my values.

You need to know your values.

My moral compass is strong.

I was taught growing up that you always do what you believe.

Principles are what allow you to live a life consistent with those values. Principles connect your values to your actions.

There is nothing more personal than your values. What you will and won't do to get ahead, the lines you will and won't cross to win, whom you will and won't step on for personal gain, are at the very core of your code of honor. And your code of honor determines your character. And your character is who you are. Behind closed doors. When nobody is watching.

I think I've been very consistent in my values.

Don't pretend that you can just be oblivious to politics. You can't. What you never do is break your personal code. Have a code and keep it. You should never compromise what your priorities are.

You're only as good as your values.

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... It is the picture you have of yourself - the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.

A core value is something you're willing to get punished for.

There are no perfectly honorable men; but every true man has one main point of honor and a few minor ones.

There must be a priority of values in all our lives.

If you can maintain that integrity in whatever you do, you can't go wrong. That's what I tell my kids, anyway.

There is a yearning for people to return to elementary moral virtues, such as integrity and commitment. We distrust people who have no centering of values. We greatly respect businessmen, for example, if they display those virtues, even if we don't necessarily agree with the people.

Don't shift because fashion has shifted. Don't move from the original ethic you had, the original reasons. They're part and parcel of you.

I had chosen to use my work as a reflection of my values.

Authentic values are those by which a life can be lived, which can form a people that produces great deeds and thoughts.