ethics Quotes

Preaching is the expression of the moral sentiment in application to the duties of life.

Character is always known. Thefts never enrich; alms never impoverish; murder will speak out of stone walls.

How does it become a man to behave towards the American government today? I answer, that he cannot without disgrace be associated with it.

It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right.

The lawyer's truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.

There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.

If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. Men will believe what they see.

Justice is sweet and musical; but injustice is harsh and discordant.

Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.

Justice without force is powerless; force without justice is tyrannical.