Quotes About Integrity

Brian Andreas Promise #1: Promises to Myself #1: I will tell the truth unless I get confused & I think I could get in real trouble if someone found out, in which case, I will lie as convincingly as possible for as long as I feel the need.

Whether government or person, if you aren't tranquil and honest, the normal flips to the abnormal, the auspicious reverts to the bizarre, and your bewilderment lasts for a long time.

And Chief Engineer Graham? He never even tried to leave his post at the controls. He simply stood there and watched as the water rose to engulf him: and reflected on how much better it was to enjoy ten seconds longer as a ship's engineer than live ten more years as a friendless, shore-bound relic. And then he died too, in the most contented moment of his life.

when a football player steps on a field, he should do it all. I realize a great running back doesn't like to play defense, but life isn't based on what you like. If everyone did what he liked to do, we'd be in real trouble.

Slandered for no misdeed, is certification of substance, integrity, and righteousness.

Questions for U2: 'What record would you like to make – i.e. how would you like this to be read? How would you like to get there? Does it bother you if the result is 'undemocratic'? How much cheating is allowed? How much me?' Lincoln's axe: 'This is Lincoln's original axe. The head has been replaced three times and the handle twice.

But there was a rumour—which lingered until it became acceptable currency—that I had bought the disc in bulk to get it into the charts. Possible though this would have been—had I the money, which I hadn't—I did no such thing, nor ever have. The Beatles, then as now, progressed and succeeded on natural impetus, without benefit of stunt or back-door tricks and I would like to make this quite clear.

You do what you have to do. You make the tough choices, because no one else will.

According to the Bible, pointing out wrong is part of dwelling on what is right, exposing lies is part of dwelling on the truth, revealing cowardice is part of dwelling on the honorable, and uncovering corruption is part of dwelling on the pure.

And God sees your sacrifice, if no man does. That, young man, is heroism.

Even the poorest House can be rich in loyalty. Allegiance that must be purchased by bribes or wages is hollow and flawed, and could break at the worst possible moment. Allegiance that comes from the heart, though, is stronger than adamantium and more valuable than purest melange.

Virtue is acting naturally, doing the right thing without thinking "I'm doing the right thing!" Righteousness is acting unnaturally, following rigid rules or commandments that all too often make us a worse, rather than a better, person.

Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself; he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds. —Matthias

Scrooge's ethic reflected those of writer-artist Carl Barks, who hailed "honor, honesty, [and] allowing other people to believe in their own ideas, not trying to force everyone into one form

SPIRITUAL FARTS Reverend Michael Beckwith2 tells us that if we simply study and talk about spiritual truths but never actually LIVE the stuff, we're gonna get spiritual indigestion and constipation. Spiritual farts. It's not a pretty thing. Seriously.

Make friends by being honest and keep them by being steadfast. Never tell a lie, nor take what is not your own, nor sue for slander—settle them cases yourself!

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Cada persona debe ocuparse de sí misma... de hacerse... íntegra. Tenemos lecciones que aprender... cada uno de nosotros. Deben ser aprendidas una a una... en orden. Sólo entonces podemos saber qué necesita la persona de al lado, qué le falta o qué nos falta a nosotros para ser íntegros.

I want to know what the hell made you think this was your job to do? Who made YOU the moral compass of us? How could you lay down with the people you've laid down with?? Tell me, 'Director Stark', was it worth it?? Was it WORTH it?! TELL ME!

The costumes aren't costumes they're uniforms. Uniforms mean something. At least to me. And while we wear them we represent something bigger. Something that symbolizes. We stand up. - Captain America

It was hard for him to insist, because it hurt her, and because he knew it would drive her away. But he couldn't string a woman along anymore. He felt like a rat, but a rat at peace with itself.

he didn't believe your worth was based on your attainments or your erudition or even your intelligence. Just about the only thing he valued was simple decency.

A good friend will help you plant your tulips. A great friend will help you plant a gun on the unarmed intruder you just shot.

Examine your motives to make sure you're not showing off when you do your good deeds, only to be admired by others; otherwise, you will lose the reward of your heavenly Father.