Quotes About Values

My grandfather was a civil servant. He was honest, so it would be unfair to say we enjoyed the perils of richness.

Of course, you wouldn't want to re-create the era of aristocracy; it was a totally unfair era. The finer aspects of it were admirable, and so there's nostalgia for that: the behavior, the values, the cultural sensitivities.

There's something in people's character, particularly the British character, about unfairness. They don't like it.

I'm definitely working class, and I still believe in those values. I know that losing everything would not be an unfamiliar feeling. Meaning, if you don't have it anymore, you didn't have it to begin with.

I know I will leave my work unfinished. I just hope I planted enough seeds in my children and grandchildren that they will continue.

I just think Trump's character and some of his values makes him unfit to lead. For someone like him to be president and in charge of our troops? It's scary, to be honest.

One of the key issues will be personal honour vs. the good of the many, and unforeseen consequences.

Every time humanists try to get a slot on 'Thought For the Day' on Radio 4, they are told it's reserved for 'the faith community,' whatever that is. Yet 'TfT' is almost always pabulum about how God wants us all to love each other and care for the unfortunate. I'm sure humanists would say much the same, without God.

I don't like swearing on the air. As a matter of fact, I'm not a prude, but... I watch HBO and some of the comedy stuff, and I'm constantly asking myself, 'Why have we gone there?' It seems like it's unfortunate. It's so cheap. It's so easy.

I do not mind if a PM or leader of the opposition is single but if he or she chooses to dispense with marriage despite living with someone and having children, then I think that shows a contempt for marriage which sends an unfortunate message.

Unfortunately, chivalry seems to be on the decline, but let's hope that manners can remain important. I, for one, will certainly be an evangelist with it.

Yes, it's still a man's world, unfortunately, and we have a long way to go in this country and all countries - but there's something to be said for just feeling the spirit of a true man, and I think that's what 'Classic Man' speaks to.

Unfortunately, in American politics there are no standards for shame.

Why are we reading a Shakespeare play or 'Huckleberry Finn?' Well, because these works are great, but they also tell us something about the times in which they were created. Unfortunately, previous eras and dead authors often used language or accepted as normal sentiments that we now find unacceptable.

In the minds and hearts of the American people, there is a great hunger for peace based on a universal recognition of the values of freedom and human dignity.

Hold it the greatest sin to prefer existence to honour, and for the sake of life to lose the reasons for living.

Don't you think that any secret course is an unworthy one?

The worst type of freedom we are suffering from in modern times is the freedom to lead an immoral life.

We all know grandparents whose values transcend passing fads and pressures, and who possess the wisdom of distilled pain and joy.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.

if we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.

At least three times every day take a moment and ask yourself what is really important. Have the wisdom and the courage to build your life around your answer.

Any society which enjoins its members to adhere to both of these (politeness and truth) is a fraud.

Humankind must no longer permit the lie to be taught to its children.