Principles Quotes

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Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases to… — B R Ambedkar
As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way. — Stephen Ambrose
A poem generated by its own laws may be unrealized and bad in terms of so-called objective principles of taste, judgement, deduction. — A. R. Ammons
In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear. — Kofi Annan
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
I don't bang for the color or the land. I bang for the principles and for the honor. I'm bangin' for the Westside- this is… — Tupac Shakur
The first principle of freedom is the right to go to hell in your own handbasket. — Robert A. Heinlein
The sceptic ultimately undermines democracy (1) because he can see no significance in death and such things of a literal equality; (2) because he introduces… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Knowing there is a world that will outlive you, there are people whose well-being depends on how you live your life, affects the way you… — Steven Pinker
I believe that a life of integrity I the most fundamental source of personal worth. I do not agree with the popular success literature that… — Stephen Covey
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
We have no knowledge, that is, no general principles drawn from the contemplation of particular facts, but what has been built up by pleasure, and… — William Wordsworth
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… — Richard Kent
There are three basic principles behind any well-designed product: truth, humanity, and simplicity. — Sohrab Vossoughi
The policy or advantage of [immigration] taking place in a body (I mean the settling of them in a body) may be much questioned; for,… — George Washington
[Emigrants] will bring with them the principles of the governments they leave, imbibed in their early youth; or, if able to throw off, it will… — Thomas Jefferson
Some reasonable term ought to be allowed to enable aliens to get rid of foreign and acquire American attachments; to learn the principles and imbibe… — Alexander Hamilton
We are all the sons or daughters of immigrants - some more recent than others - but all dedicated to the triumph of an idea… — Jack Kemp
I support lowering the level of legal immigration by a moderate amount at this time. Legal immigration reform must be based upon principles that are… — William J. Clinton
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

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