Quotes About Integrity

Honesty, not modesty, is a virtue.

The truth never hurts — much.

Speak the truth and you will be conspicuous. The human race loves novelty.

It is said that the end justifies the means, but that overlooks the crucial detail that only just means will culminate in a just end.

Insincerity is always weakness sincerity even in error is strength.

Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.

Never was a miser a brave soul.

Show me a liar, and I'll show thee a thief.

A servant with this clauseMakes drudgery divine:Who sweeps a room, as for thy laws,Makes that and th' action fine.

Be thrifty, but not covetous.

Only a sweet and virtuous soul,Like season'd timber, never gives.

Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.

Teach me, my God and King,In all things thee to seeAnd what I do in any thing,To do it as for thee.

Who would do ill ne'er wants occasion.

He that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

Dare to be true. Nothing can need a lie: A fault, which needs it most, grows two thereby.

Even though I'm a tranquil guy now at this stage of my life, I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the identity of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious of traitors.

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.

Back of every noble life there are principles that have fashioned it.

He who speaks of his own accord seeks glory for himself; but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and there is no deception in his heart.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.