Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
“Ethics is not about the way things are, it's about the way they ought to be.” — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
It is much more difficult to know what is fair than what is unfair — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
It isn't the absence of conscience or values that prevents us from being all we should be, it is simply the lack… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ethics doesn't require us to ignore our self-interests or demand a life of self-sacrifice. It requires that we know the difference between… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
There's no such thing as business ethics; there's just ethics. And ethics makes no concessions for the real or imagined necessities of… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
“Ethics is not a description of what people do; it's a prescription for what we all should do.” — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ethics is doing more than the law requires and less than the law allows. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Using the phrase business ethics might imply that the ethical rules and expectations are somehow different in business than in other contexts.… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Its a sign of troubled times when the concept of pressure becomes an acceptable excuse for ethical shortcuts and moral shortcomings. Pressures… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ethics is not about the way things are, it is about the way things ought to be. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The key to success is effort. The bigger the goal, the greater the effort. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
“We can't live forever but what we do can change lives forever.” — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Leadership is not a matter of authority, it is a matter of influence. A true leader teaches others to understand more, motivates them to… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
