#principles

A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment. ↗

— Naguib Mahfouz

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It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal ideals and principles which are the teaching of Jesus, the bedrock of our religious faith. We are taught the difference between right and wrong, and about the law, just punishment and discipline. ↗

— Kamisese Mara

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The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility. ↗

— Thomas S. Monson

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We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens. ↗

— Sandra Day O'Connor

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No politician has ever yet been able to rule his country, nor has any country ever yet been able to face the world, upon the principles of the Sermon on the Mount. ↗

— Frederick Scott Oliver

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It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible. ↗

— Eugene Ormandy

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I think Bible principles are principles for life. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial; but, if ever I should, it will then be known how far I can reduce to practice principles which I know to be founded in truth. ↗

— James Otis

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