Principle Quotes

1947 Principle quotes by 1268 unique authors

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
Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but… — Corazon Aquino
The first principle of freedom is the right to go to hell in your own handbasket. — Robert A. Heinlein
The personal power that comes from principle-centered living is the power of a self-aware, knowledgeable, proactive individual, unrestricted by the attitudes, behaviors, and actions of… — Stephen Covey
Loving and appreciating each individual, including ourselves, as the showing forth of the One Creative Principle, takes a great deal of humility and this includes… — Unknown Author
Our policy is guided by the principle that we will keep unauthorized aliens out of the United States, welcome legal immigrants, and protect refugees from… — William J. Clinton
...great Ambition, unchecked by principle, or the love of Glory, is an unruly Tyrant... — Alexander Hamilton
Ambition without principle never was long under the guidance of good sense. — Alexander Hamilton
It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness… — Alexander Hamilton
It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness… — Alexander Hamilton
America is today the hope of all honorable men who respect the rights of their fellow men and who believe in the principle of freedom… — Albert Einstein

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