Quotes about Uprightness

No man is above the law, and no man is below it.

For verily it is not deep words that make a man holy and upright; it is a good life which maketh a man dear to God.

What doth it profit thee to enter into deep discussion concerning the Holy Trinity, if thou lack humility, and be thus displeasing to the Trinity? For verily it is not deep words that make a man holy and upright;

Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The mind stands upright when it is humbly submitted to God. For each thing exists to a higher and more noble state to the extent it stands firm in what perfects it more.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

If you can't get to be uncommon through going straight, you'll never get to do it through going crooked. [...] live well and die happy.

Never,' said my aunt, 'be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel. Avoid those three vices, Trot, and I can always be hopeful of you.

Live truth instead of professing it.

An upright man is always worth beholding—but then he is most to be admired when like a bright star, he shines in the dark, and having lost all, he holds fast his integrity.

If the will be set on virtue, there will be no practice of wickedness.

Until I die, I will maintain my integrity.