integrity Quotes

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.