Principles Quotes

I have deeply regretted that I did not proceed far enough at least to understand something of the great leading principles of mathematics, for men thus endowed seem to have an extra sense.

A republic cannot succeed, till it contains a certain body of men imbued with the principles of justice and honour.

We all live in the protection of certain cowardices which we call our principles.

It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one's life.

What we live by we die by.

Stand by your principles; stand by your guns; and victory complete and permanent is sure at the last.

What is our present condition? We have just carried an election on principles fairly stated to the people. Now we are told in advance, the government shall be broken up, unless we surrender to those we have beaten, before we take the offices.

Struggle is the father of all things. It is not by the principles of humanity that man lives or is able to preserve himself above the animal world, but solely by means of the most brutal struggle.

When people attempt to rebel against the iron logic of Nature, they come into conflict with the very same principles to which they owe their existence as human beings. Their actions against Nature must lead to their own downfall.

The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.