Principle Quotes

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Let's talk of a system that transforms all the social organisms into a work of art, in which the entire process of work is included...… — Joseph Beuys
When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice. — Otto von Bismarck
Fascism is itself less 'ideological', in so far as it openly proclaims the principle of domination that is elsewhere concealed. — Theodor Adorno
The first and only principle of sexual ethics: the accuser is always in the wrong. — Theodor Adorno
Power without principle is barren, but principle without power is futile. This is a party of government, and I will lead it as a party… — Tony Blair
But make no mistake, the President will find in our new majority the voice of the American people as they've expressed it tonight: standing on… — John Boehner
Therefore I feel that the aforementioned guiding principle must be modified to read: If you desire peace, cultivate justice, but at the same time cultivate… — Norman Borlaug
There are three principles in a man's being and life, the principle of thought, the principle of speech, and the principle of action. The origin… — Martin Buber
This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled, if at all, by finding ways to… — James L. Buckley
Kings will be tyrants from policy, when subjects are rebels from principle. — Edmund Burke
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial… — Edmund Burke
America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to… — George H. W. Bush
Well, as I said, you know the issue of Greek debt, they've grasped the principle of debt reduction. I think most people would argue that… — Vince Cable
Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principle of evil. — Albert Camus
I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle. — Andrew Carnegie
Education is a fundamental principle of what made America a success. We can't afford to throw any young people away. — Benjamin Carson
I think a man ought to get drunk at least twice a year just on principle, so he won't let himself get snotty about it. — Raymond Chandler
The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to… — Noam Chomsky
It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge. — Grover Cleveland
As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way. — Stephen Ambrose

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