Abraham A. Ribicoff Quotes

There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never to believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know it to be true; never to tell even that unless you feel that it is absolutely necessary, and that God is listening.

Every night I go over what I did in the day, in ethical or moral terms. Have I treated people properly? Did I tell the truth?

Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.

Don't talk about what you have done or what you are going to do.

A nice person is a 'yes' person, whereas a good person is a person who accepts their responsibility in things and moves forward and tries to constantly evolve and isn't afraid to say no or challenge someone or be honest or truthful.

My mum had a very strong moral code, which I kind of came with. I never really had to be told what was right or wrong - I knew. I was very mature from early on and I was a very good girl, so she never had any trouble with me.

Never explain. Your friends don't need it and your enemies won't believe it.

When I became press secretary my father sent me a telegram and said, "Tell the truth if you can and if you can't tell the truth, don't tell a lie." That became very difficult to do.

We tell only part of a man's qualities in his presence, and all of them when he is not present.

We have to be responsible in what we say as leaders.

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.

Character in leadership is the most important balance for leadership. Without character, leaders have no safety. Leadership has no protection without character.

Always speak the truth, think before you speak, and write it down afterwards.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

I need to behave in a way that will cause people to take me seriously.

Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.

No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions.

Never make negative comments or spread rumors about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours.

When I think it's good not to say the truth, I don't say anything. I don't like actors in general, they lie, they are liars, trust me.

I am always prepared to do the right thing regardless of what other people think.

It's good to stand for something, to believe in something and base your business on values.

It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking.