Upholding Principles Quotes

Texans and independent voters like to vote for somebody who is going to buck the status quo, and isn't going to do as he is told.

A big part of honesty is self-discipline, personal resolve, and taking pride in who you are as a person and what each action means to your character.

In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.

Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.

These are the times that try men's souls.

Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.

Honor is an old-world thing; but it smells sweet to those in whose hand it is strong.

I need to hold onto my soul and my integrity, and I can't compromise that.

The key to acting with integrity is to simply stop playing the game.

I'm not naive, I know that bad things happen, but most people do the right thing most of the time. Most people wake up and they try to do what's right for their relationships, whether it's marriage or family. They try to do what's right for their job. They try to make a better world for those around them, and that's what I want to write about.

You defend the truth no matter what.

I must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out.

Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.

Concepts of integrity and heroism and honor are still important to the world today. Some people behave well, and some people behave badly.

Live with honor and follow your conscience.

Whatever arises from a just situation by just steps is itself just.

In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one's word. It includes doing what is right regardless of the circumstances

Virtue and integrity are necessary for genuine happiness. Guard your integrity with care.

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party.

I try to do the right things. I was always raised that if you do the right thing and obey the law, you won't have problems.

You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank as to praise him for playing by the rules.

People with self-respect exhibit a certain toughness, a kind of moral nerve; they display what was once called *character,* a quality which, although approved in the abstract, sometimes loses ground to the other, more instantly negotiable virtues.... character--the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life--is the source from which self-respect springs.

Integrity, honesty, and honor may not give immediate rewards or gratification, and they can be life-threatening (for example, being a whistle-blower or turning state's evidence). The absence of integrity, honesty, and honor do not always bring punishment or scorn, and can be life-aggrandizing (connivers and cheats often gain power and wealth). Therefore, morality must be its own reward.

Honor was never taking the easy way when it was also the wrong one. Never telling a falsehood unless the truth was painful and unnecessary, or a lie was necessary to save others. Never manipulating the truth to serve only yourself. Protecting the weak and helpless; standing fast even when fear made you weak. Keeping your word.