Honor and Integrity Quotes

At the age of 18, I went to West Point, and I swore an oath to defend this Constitution, and I embraced a motto called duty and honor and country. And I've lived my life in accordance with those values ever since then.

In the Marine Corps, everything had a purpose.

An apology for the actions of some troops who, of course, are not representative of the majority of the armed forces here, I think that would have been useful and it would have helped to some extent.

Soldiers are supposed to keep quiet.

Well, I’ll be darned. When you put on a uniform there are certain inhibitions which you accept.

As a soldier, I know that the commander is responsible for every man and every thing. The words "I apologize" may sound banal. But I cannot find any other words.

If Wellington epitomizes the English gentleman, Eisenhower epitomizes the natural American gentleman.

We continue to receive proofs of the growing attachment of our Indian neighbors and of their dispositions to place all their interests under the patronage of the United States. These dispositions are inspired by their confidence in our justice and in the sincere concern we feel for their welfare; and as long as we discharge these high and honorable functions with the integrity and good faith which alone can entitle us to their continuance we may expect to reap the just reward in their peace and friendship.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

Some Marine units actually use 'An Officer and a Gentleman' in their training programs.

You need a place that will be the holy grail of Army professionalism.

Being a person of the armed forces is not easy. Performing it is also not easy. There is a sense of discipline and body language that you need to have throughout.

Public service used to be the highest of callings, until people like Madame Voldemort vilified it.

To me, patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our chosen field.