Quotes about Principles
Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.
- Stephen Covey
A single legislature, on account of the superabundance of its power, and the uncontrolled rabidity of its execution, becomes as dangerous to the principles of liberty as that of a despotic monarch.
- Thomas Paine
We often charge Men, both in Church and State, with changing their Principles; but the Charge is too hasty; for no Man ever did, or can change his Principles, but by a Birth from above.
- William Law
Obedience is not measured by our ability to obey laws and principles, obedience is measured by our response to God's voice.
- Bill Johnson
God judges what we tolerate as well as what we practice. Too often we put up with things we ought to put out.
- Vance Havner
A principle is a principle, and God created all the principles.
- Andy Stanley
In terms of doing things I take a fairly scientific approach to why things happen and how they happen. I don't know if there's a god or not, but I think religious principles are quite valid.
- Bill Gates
God designed the world in such a way that everything functions on principles. Principles are eternal laws established and inherent in creation that make creation function.
- Myles Munroe
I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical.
- Joel Osteen
Even people who don't share my specific faith (denomination, beliefs, etc.) are typically enthusiastic about my profession of faith in God and my commitment to living to God-given standards.
- Zig Ziglar
I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall continue to do so.
- Abraham Lincoln
Principles are only tools in the hands of God; they will soon be thrown away when they are no longer useful.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer