Principles Quotes

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Retire into thyself. The rational principle which rules has this nature, that it is content with itself when it does what is just, and so… — Marcus Aurelius
Consequences are governed by principles, and behavior is governed by values; therefore, value principles! — Stephen Covey
A well-known principle of human behavior says that when we ask someone to do us a favor we will be more successful if we provide… — Robert Cialdini
When I shall be dead, the principles of which I am composed will still perform their part in the universe, and will be equally useful… — David Hume
Permaculture principles focus on thoughtful designs for small-scale intensive systems which are labor efficient and which use biological resources instead of fossil fuels. Designs stress… — Bill Mollison
Permaculture offers a radical approach to food production and urban renewal, water, energy and pollution. It integrates ecology, landscape, organic gardening, architecture and agro-forestry in… — Bill Mollison
For what will it profit men that a more prudent distribution and use of riches make it possible for them to gain even the whole… — Pope Pius XI
Our journeys to the stars will be made on spaceships created by determined, hardworking scientists and engineers applying the principles of science, not aboard flying… — Robert A. Baker
What is wanted is men of principle, who recognize a higher law than the decision of the majority. The marines and the militia whose bodies… — Henry David Thoreau
The stronger you stand on your principles, the easier it is to fight. The first time, it's tough, but the second time, it's always easier.… — Shaffi Mather
Donâ€™t just follow the trend. You may have heard me say that itâ€™s good to think in terms of the physics approach of first principles.… — Elon Musk
What is a good enough principle for an American citizen ought to be good enough for the working man to follow. — Mother Jones
We live in a highly competitive society, each of us trying to outdo the other in wealth, in popularity or social prestige, in dress, in… — S I Hayakawa
I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war; but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of… — Robert Walpole
To be in front of an audience and pretending, and to lie, this is the principle of acting. — Roberto Benigni
My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. — Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
The principle question before us is not, do we comprehend the atonement, but, do we accept it. — George Q. Morris
I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government. — Rand Paul
For me, dressing is always a question of principle, respect, a sense of order, not to disguise myself, even in rotten places. — Bernard-Henri Levy
Sometimes you have to forget your principles and do whatâ€™s right. — Dave Van Ronk

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