Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
Avoid popularity if you would have peace.
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
The time is always right to do what is right.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.
The enemies you make by taking a decided stand generally have more respect for you than the friends you make by being on the fence.
Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.
A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Deal with crises in such a way that you can hold your head high and sleep well at night.
If it stands the test of public scrutiny, do it… If it doesn’t stand the test of public scrutiny then don’t do it
