My faith in human decency was sorely tested at times during my captivity; however, after my release, I am humbly reminded that… — Amanda Lindhout Copy Share Image
I believe that the essence of government lies with unceasing concern for the welfare and dignity and decency and innate integrity of… — Lyndon B. Johnson Copy Share Image
What does competency in the long run mean? It means to all reasonable beings, cleanliness of person, decency of dress, courtesy of… — Edwin Percy Whipple Copy Share Image
The test of one's decency is how much of a fight one can put up after one has stopped caring, and after… — Willa Cather Copy Share Image
Listen, young people, I understand narcissism - clearly. But at least I have the decency to hate myself. And that's what's missing… — Janeane Garofalo Copy Share Image
If I offend anybody tonight, I apologize. That's not my intention. I'm not going to guess what your personal line of decency… — Daniel Tosh Copy Share Image
In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, such as 'right-to-work.' It provides no… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
But I never cleaned thoroughly enough, my reorganization proved to be haphazard, the disgraces came unfailingly to light, and it was clear… — Alice Munro Copy Share Image
If men pride themselves on the fact that Jesus Christ was born of their sex, the answer is that this was necessary… — Marie de Gournay Copy Share Image
I watched as Humphrey Bogart’s character used beans as a metaphor for the relative unimportance in the wider world of his relationship… — Graeme Simsion Copy Share Image
The decay of decency in the modern age, the rebellion against law and good faith, the treatment of human beings as things,… — Walter Lippmann Copy Share Image
A great number of those working for liberal causes are not only shy but borderline collusive. They want change to happen nicely,… — Julian Assange Copy Share Image
I'm inspired by the people I meet in my travels--hearing their stories, seeing the hardships they overcome, their fundamental optimism and decency.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I had wished to find in philosophy and religion a remedy for my disgrace; I searched out an asylum to secure me… — Peter Abelard Copy Share Image
And if you're going to criticize me for not finishing the whole thing and tying it up in a bow for you,… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
“I have had some experiences with love, or think I have, anyway, although the ones I have liked best could easily be… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
Watering places - the sports of the field - cards! never-failing cards! - the assembly - the theater - all contribute their… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
I’d better get going or Valek will be wondering where I am.” “Yes, by all means go. I noticed you and Valek… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Dice Rules is one of the most appalling movies I have ever seen. It could not be more damaging to the career… — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
In the late 1930s, both the British and American movie industries made a succession of films celebrating the decency of the British… — Philip French Copy Share Image
The most curious social convention of the great age in which we live is the one to the effect that religious opinions… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
Buffett was a billionaire who drove his own car, did his own taxes, and still lived in a home he had bought… — Roger Lowenstein Copy Share Image
In a president, character is everything. A president doesn't have to be brilliant... He doesn't have to be clever; you can hire… — Peggy Noonan Copy Share Image
There are so many causes. Gun control, climate change, deforestation, animal welfare, human welfare, education. Working on the big issues is noble… — Moby Copy Share Image
There are those without decency who must be fought without hesitation, without pity. — Henri Copy Share Image
Social movements rarely succeed if they violate our gut sense of decency and moral proportion. — Bret Stephens Copy Share Image
You're no angel. You're Fallen. You just haven't had the decency to lose your wings. [Reaver] — Larissa Ione Copy Share Image
Everything goes by the board: honor, pride, decency to get the book written. — William Faulkner Copy Share Image
In some ways, 'decency' is a hazy concept; we know it when we see it. — Raja Krishnamoorthi Copy Share Image
Culture is the greatest barrier to your enlightenment, your education, and your decency. — Terence McKenna Copy Share Image
Poverty didn't necessarily engender an envy of wealth; sometimes it might beget a passion for decency. — Patricia Hampl Copy Share Image