“If you do not take risks for your opinion, you re nothing.”
“Disruptive behavior is any form of behavior that comprises the integrity of the workplace.”
“Whether one calls oneself conservative or revolutionary, whether one composes in a conventional or progressive manner, whether one tries to imitate old styles or is destined to express new ideas -- whether one is a good composer or not -- one must be convinced of the infallibility of one s own fantasy and one must believe in one s own inspiration. ( Composition with Twelve Tones )”
“Your integrity, your dignity, your honor - they aren t for sale. Not ever. Not to anyone.”
“When it turns out that the greatest enemy of truth is not falsehood, but gibberish, it turns out that the greatest intellectual virtue is not deductive brilliance or factual erudition, but common sense. When it turns out that the greatest enemy of decency is not hatred, but arbitrariness, it turns out that the greatest moral virtue is not kindness or mercy, but perseverance. When it turns out that the greatest enemy of good taste is not vulgarity, but ostentation, it turns out that the greatest aesthetic virtue is not elegance or refinement, but moderation. And when it turns out that the greatest enemy of civilization is not barbarity, but infantilism, it turns out that the greatest cultural virtue is not sophistication, but integrity.”
“The sympathy for the case is nice, but she’s sorry I’m upset? That’s not the same as apologizing for her actions or the garbage she said. She’s sorry I reacted the way I did. Oddly enough, I needed to know that.”
“Surround yourself with good people. People with purpose and passion and who value principles, integrity and loyalty.”
“That something is not impossible does not mean that it happened.”
“Person s behavior reflects nothing but the mirror of an aura he/she brought up in. Never doubt their integrity because of their insecurities.”
“The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.”
“From the crucible of courage, perseverance, and integrity comes triumph.”
“Don’t trade in your integrity for influence.”
“If you want success and longevity for your business, earning a reputation for integrity is crucial. People want to work with people and companies they can trust. Trying to hide a mistake and hope nobody notices or passing the buck does not inspire confidence or respect—from anyone, employees, vendors, or customers alike. Owning up shows integrity and whatever embarrassment you may feel is worth it because in the end people will likely trust you more going forward. It’s not the mistake that is a deal-breaker, it’s being dishonest about it.”
“Show me an artist whose work is not self indulgent, and I ll show you a sell out.”
“Undeniable integrity is the absolute supreme quality. Without it, no genuine accomplishment is attainable, whether it’s on a football field, in the armed forces, in your marriage, or in running your own business …. or perhaps in writing a book.”
“Principles are worth something only if you stick by them, even when they feel inconvenient. It s easy to rationalize and find seemingly altruistic reasons for betraying a moral imperative, but that s exactly when principles are most important.”
“While knowledge without integrity is dangerous, integrity without knowledge is weak and useless.”