Integrity Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““Principles are like lighthouses. They are natural laws that cannot be broken. As Cecil B. DeMille observed of the principles contained in his monumental movie, The Ten Commandments, “It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Ten Commandments (1956) – reference to Cecil B. DeMille
Principles are immutable natural laws that guide behavior; breaking them means breaking oneself.
In simple terms: Principles are unbreakable laws.
Key Takeaway
Follow principles, not shortcuts.
Themes
ethics
leadership
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal dilemmas
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
natural law
moral absolutes
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle pressure to compromise principles?
- What consequences arise from ignoring immutable rules?
A Different Perspective
Principles may conflict with situational pressures.
