Action Quote by Hyman Rickover

To have doubted one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.

— Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr

When people say, 'From first principles... ' to start their argument, what they mean is that they wish to assume as few things as…

— Bryan Johnson

There is no arguing with one who denies first principles

— Latin Proverb

Principles only mean something if you stick by them when they are inconvenient.

— Simi Ngr

While we should never give up our principles, we must also realize that we cannot maintain our principles unless we survive.

— Henry A. Kissinger

Principles are what allow you to live a life consistent with those values. Principles connect your values to your actions.

— Ray Dalio

If by sticking to the moral principles you have followed all your life, you jeopardize your happiness and that of others, throw over your…

— Epifanio de los Santos

The starting-point and chief principle of every science, and hence of theology also, is not only methodical doubt, but positive doubt. One can believe…

— Georg Hermes

Too often we forget our principles in order to hold onto power; I will always put principles first, not my own power.

— Maya Wiley

Sometimes we forge our own principles and sometimes we accept others' principles, or holistic packages of principles, such as religion and legal systems. While…

— Ray Dalio

Principles are like seeds; they are little things which do much good, if the mind that receives them has the right attitudes.

— Seneca the Younger

Principles are things which one calls upon to avoid something unpleasant.

— Multatuli