Quotes about Ethics
We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause.
- William James
If we define an American fascist as one who in case of conflict puts money and power ahead of human beings, then there are undoubtedly several million fascists in the United States.
- Henry A. Wallace
There are probably several hundred thousand if we narrow the definition to include only those who in their search for money and power are ruthless and deceitful.
- Henry A. Wallace
Goodness is the only investment which never fails.
- Henry David Thoreau
Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
- Henry David Thoreau
What a singular fact for an angel visitant to this earth to carry back in his note-book, that men were forbidden to expose their bodies under the severest penalties!
- Henry David Thoreau
What is human warfare but just this an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party.
- Henry David Thoreau
Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something.
- Henry David Thoreau
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.
- Henry David Thoreau
We should distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes.
- Henry David Thoreau
A grain of gold will gild a great surface, but not so much as a grain of wisdom. - from Live Without Principle
- Henry David Thoreau
The lawyer's truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.
- Henry David Thoreau