Quotes About Integrity

Maturity: Be able to stick with a job until it is finished. Be able to bear an injustice without having to get even. Be able to carry money without spending it. Do your duty without being supervised.

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

Of course, success takes you where your character can't sustain you.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

Don't throw stones at your neighbors if your own windows are glass.

No one gets away with anything, ever, so take responsibility for your own life.

It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done.

Some guys play with their heads. That's okay. You've got to be smart to be number one in any business. But more importantly, you've got to play with your heart, with every fiber of your body.

Authentic power is the real deal. You can't inherit it, buy it, or win it. You also can't lose it. You don't need to build your body, reputation, wealth, or charisma to get it.

Economize in other things if you must, wear threadbare clothes if necessary, but never cheat your body or brain by the quality and quantity of your food. Poor, cheap food which produces low vitality and inferior brain force is the worst kind of economy.

If you're only trading on looks and your body, that's only going to go so far. But that was never my bag. I was always about the whole package.

A good way to make children tell the truth is to tell it yourself. Keep your word with your child the same as you would with your banker.

You don't name something after something derogatory. You wouldn't name your child something derogatory. You wouldn't name your team something derogatory.

You have to be honest, even when you are upset with your child. Your intentions must be clear. You must never lie to your child.

We have to stand up for what we believe in, even when we might not be popular for it. Honesty starts with being ourselves, authentic and true to who we are and what we believe in, and that may not always be popular, but it will always let you follow your dreams and your heart.

Don't cut corners or compromise to achieve your dreams.

Financial reward is important, but it shouldn't be your end goal - you'll reach your dreams much sooner if you focus your efforts on more important things.

For the mission's sake, for our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in past battles - carry out your mission and keep your honor clean.

I suspect that with men like General Petraeus, where honor means something - losing your life is secondary to losing your honor.

I wish I could undo what I did at Enron but I can't. I understand that I deserve punishment. Your honor, I accept the prison sentence that you are about to impose and will serve it without bitterness.

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