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Quotes About Principles

The respect that is only bought by gold is not worth much.
~ Frances Harper
Our Constitution rests on the good sense and the respect of the American people.
~ John Quincy Adams
Parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance.
~ Zachary Quinto
It is for the wise people who delight in humanity, praise justice, despise their flatterers, and respect the truth.
~ Madame Roland
The moral decisions of others should be treated with respect, as long as such decisions do not conflict with the principle of tolerance.
~ Karl Popper
It is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right.
~ William J. H. Boetcker
Self-respect,--the corner-stone of all virtue.
~ John Herschel
If I am confirmed, I will commit to show Heller and the principles articulated in it the full measure of respect that is due to all constitution decisions of the court.
~ Elena Kagan
Our bodies are temples of the Lord. We should earn respect and admiration for our hearts, not for showing skin to look sexy.
~ Carrie Prejean
I did it for the money. But its not worth much if you cant face yourself in the mirror. Respect is the ultimate currency.
~ Clive Owen
I do not wish, it happens, to be associated with Massachusetts, either in holding slaves or in conquering Mexico. I am a little better than herself in these respects.
~ Henry David Thoreau
If there's one value that is immutable, it's integrity or respect, for others and for yourself.
~ Jacqueline Novogratz
I've been saying for the last nine years, our power comes as much from - our respect in the world comes as much from the exercise of our power as it does from the power of our principles.
~ Joe Biden
Man does not live by bread alone. Many prefer self-respect to food.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Mama says that satisfaction isn't what I should search for. Respect is. Respect? I detest that word. Probably because in this world you have to respect the wrong people for the wrong reasons.
~ Melina Marchetta
Turning your back on nothing and walking away is not disloyal, it's self respect.
~ Justin K. McFarlane Beau
By disobeying immoral orders, that individual preserves the institution's highest rank - dignity.
~ Bryant McGill, Voice of Reason
In terms of the principles of politics, I think I understand well. Thailand needs someone who has leadership, who has the management skills to help the country.
~ Yingluck Shinawatra
They'll live their lives in their ignorance, but not I. Why do I read books if not to live up to principles that are worth striving for?
~ Yiyun Li
Common sense," he continues, "takes good care not to assail violently those beliefs which tradition has transmuted into principles. "However, if direct criticism of those beliefs causes common sense to be regarded unfavorably, it will be welcomed with the greatest reserve and will maintain a certain prudence relative to this criticism, which will be equivalent to a proffered reproach.
~ Yoritomo-Tashi
I believe consistency and orthogonality are tools of design, not the primary goal in design.
~ Yukihiro Matsumoto
both Republicans and Democrats should occasionally take a break from their heated quarrels to remind themselves that they all agree on fundamentals, such as free elections, an independent judiciary, and human rights.
~ Yuval Noah Harari
life sciences doubt the existence of soul not just due to lack of evidence, but rather because the very idea of soul contradicts the most fundamental principles of evolution. This
~ Yuval Noah Harari
Money is based on two universal principles: a. Universal convertibility: with money as an alchemist, you can turn land into loyalty, justice into health, and violence into knowledge. b. Universal trust: with money as a go-between, any two people can cooperate on any project.
~ Yuval Noah Harari