Principles Quotes

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Conquest is not in our principles. It is inconsistent with our government. — Thomas Jefferson
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. — William James
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars… — Thomas Jefferson
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. — Thomas Jefferson
All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to… — Thomas Jefferson
Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations. — Thomas Jefferson
If there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American, it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest. — Thomas Jefferson
I hope that people will see that we don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties limit their choices… — Gary Johnson
We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights… — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument gives… — Andrew Johnson
It is the genius of our Constitution that under its shelter of enduring institutions and rooted principles there is ample room for the rich fertility… — Lyndon B. Johnson
The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty. — Samuel Johnson
Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous… — Barbara Jordan
Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they… — Barbara Jordan
Act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world. — Immanuel Kant
My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted. — Franz Kafka
The only objects of practical reason are therefore those of good and evil. For by the former is meant an object necessarily desired according to… — Immanuel Kant
Motherhood has completely changed me. It's just about like the most completely humbling experience that I've ever had. I think that it puts you in… — Diane Keaton
We believe in some basic human principles - everyone should have the opportunities not just to survive, but to excel with their God-given talents and… — Patrick J. Kennedy
I begin with the principle that all men are bores. Surely no one will prove himself so great a bore as to contradict me in… — Soren Kierkegaard

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