Moral Quotes

Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large.

Grandeur of character lies wholly in force of soul, that is, in the force of thought, moral principle, and love, and this may be found in the humblest condition of life.

The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

It is with flowers as with moral qualities; the bright are sometimes poisonous; but, I believe, never the sweet.

Mankind's true moral test, its fundamental test (which lies deeply buried from view), consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals. And in this respect mankind has suffered a fundamental debacle, a debacle so fundamental that all others stem from it.

I think all villains have something in common: they have something that they need or want very, very badly. The stakes are very high and they are not bound by moral codes or being ethical, so they can do anything and will do anything to get what they want.

For President Obama, 'home of the brave' are not just the last words of our national anthem, but also a call to action. This is why the president's policies and our platform include incentives to train and hire our troops returning home. Not only because of our moral responsibility, but because it makes for a stronger, more secure American economy.

The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.

Money has no moral opinions.

And doing so you can recreate yourself and you can also come up with something that is not only original and creative and artistic, but also maybe even decent, or moral if I can use words like that, or something that's like basically good.

Daley may not feel a moral responsibility to eliminate discrimination but he has a legal obligation to do so.

The voices of moral authority in the theatre demanded only punctuality and physical performance. In the light of continuing pressure and stress, the occasional lip service paid to moderation was meaningless. Starvation and poisoning were not excesses, but measures taken to stay within the norm.

Within each such social group, a feeling of solidarity prevails, a compelling need to work together and a joy in doing so that represent a high moral value.

Moral values, and a culture and a religion, maintaining these values are far better than laws and regulations.

Science by itself has no moral dimension. But it does seek to establish truth. And upon this truth morality can be built.

Beauty is but the sensible image of the Infinite. Like truth and justice it lives within us; like virtue and the moral law it is a companion of the soul.

Morality is only moral when it is voluntary.

Moral choices do not depend on personal preference and private decision but on right reason and, I would add, divine order.

Anything as good and true as that moral cannot be new at this late date.

My faith has been the driving thing of my life. I think it is important that people who are perceived as liberals not be afraid of talking about moral and community values.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.

Love is moral even without legal marriage, but marriage is immoral without love.

Sincerity is moral truth.

If you don't have integrity, you have nothing. You can't buy it. You can have all the money in the world, but if you are not a moral and ethical person, you really have nothing.

Noting that Huckleberry Finn was originally both valued and reviled because it shows the reader that the accepted moral code and social hierarchy is not always correct.

Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security.

Only let the North exert as much moral influence over the South, as the South has exerted demoralizing influence over the North, and slavery would die amid the flame of Christian remonstrance, and faithful rebuke, and holy indignation.

Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible.