#principle

It is a governing principle of nature, that the agency which can produce most good, when perverted from its proper aim, is most productive of evil. ↗

— James F. Cooper

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We Americans can be rightly proud of the fact that the right to the free and unfettered exercise of religion is a primary principle in the vision and founding of our country. It defines us as a people, and has uniquely contributed to making this nation great. ↗

— Salvatore J. Cordileone

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Words without deeds is an affront to the principle that guides our Nation and makes a mockery of the values we as public servants claim to love. ↗

— Jon Corzine

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Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. ↗

— Pierre de Coubertin

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A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships. ↗

— Stephen Covey

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Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships. ↗

— Stephen Covey

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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt. ↗

— William Cowper

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I have always supported measures and principles and not men. ↗

— Davy Crockett

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I maintain that the House is bound by the Constitution to receive the petitions; after which, it will take such method of deciding upon them as reason and principle shall dictate. ↗

— Caleb Cushing

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By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox. ↗

— Galileo Galilei

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