Moral Principles Quotes

49 Moral Principles quotes by 35 unique authors

Unbounded morality ultimately becomes counterproductive even in terms of the same moral principles being sought. The law of diminishing returns applies to morality. — Thomas Sowell
Highfalutin moral principles are impossible guides to foreign policy. At worst, they reflect hypocrisy; at best, extreme naivete. — Charles Krauthammer
I think my heart is quite selfish. If I followed my heart, I would not be a good person. But I have moral principles. I… — Jo Nesbo
All universal moral principles are idle fancies. — Marquis de Sade
Men's moral principles are weak enough without their being made subordinate to selfishness; and their selfishness is quite active enough, without any such effort as… — Lysander Spooner
There can be no compromise on moral principles. — Ayn Rand
Remember that rights are moral principles which define and protect a man's freedom of action, but impose no obligations on other men. — Ayn Rand
Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion. — Dalai Lama
The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scripture ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. — Noah Webster
I was raised the old-fashioned way, with a stern set of moral principles: Never lie, cheat, steal or knowingly spread a venereal disease. Never speed… — Barbara Ehrenreich
True character arises from a deeper well than religion. It is the internalization of moral principles of a society, augmented by those tenets personally chosen… — E. O. Wilson
Someone said that patriotism is the last refuge of cowards; those without moral principles usually wrap a flag around themselves, and those bastards always talk… — Umberto Eco
There are ultimately only two possible adjustments to life; one is to suit our lives to principles; the other is to suit principles to our… — Fulton J. Sheen
On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning of the world to this day, have been quarrelling, fighting,… — Thomas Jefferson
It is probably a pity that every citizen of each state cannot visit all the others, to see the differences, to learn what we have… — Dwight D. Eisenhower
The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws . . . The… — Noah Webster
Character is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each of these virtues… — Michael Josephson
Character is just another term for "good person." A person of character lives a worthy life guided by moral principles. A person of character is… — Michael Josephson
A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles. — Michael Josephson
The standard that a society should actually embody its own professed principles is a utopian one, in the sense that moral principles contradict the way… — Susan Sontag
I tend to be sympathetic and very patient with people's lack of knowledge and never thought to express myself this way, but unfortunately this time… — Kevin McCarty
I tend to be sympathetic and very patient with people's lack of knowledge of things and neva thought to express myself this way, but unfortunately… — Kevin McCarty

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