Quotes about Ethics

Principles are guidelines for human conduct that are proven to have enduring, permanent value. They're fundamental.

Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.

I think each of us has an internal monitor or sense, a conscience, that gives us an awareness of our own uniqueness and the singular contributions that we can make.

Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil—the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the constant radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be.

Integrity is walk our talk.

Many people with secondary greatness—that is, social recognition for their talents—lack primary greatness or goodness in their character. Sooner or later, you'll see this in every long-term relationship they have, whether it is with a business associate, a spouse, a friend, or a teenage child going through an identity crisis. It is character that communicates most eloquently.

One of the most important commitments in a family or a business is never to bad-mouth. Always be loyal to those who are absent, if you want to retain those who are present

Quality begins with me. And I need to make my own decisions based on carefully selected principles and values.

Make decisions based on our values and not how we felt in the moment.

That leadership is primarily a function of who you are, for this is the foundation for everything you do. How do you build leaders? You first build character.

Universal principles or natural laws, such as responsibility, integrity, abundance and renewal

Integrity includes but goes beyond honesty. Honesty is telling the truth—in other words, conforming our words to reality. Integrity is conforming reality to our words—in other words, keeping promises and fulfilling expectations.