Quotes about Ethics

As a Christian, but also as a scientist responsible for overseeing the Human Genome Project, one of my concerns has been the limits on applications of our understanding of the genome. Should there be limits? I think there should. I think the public has expressed their concern about ways this information might be misused.

We are all prone to be a little selfish, a little lazy.

True generosity is too frequently eaten up by prosperity and riches.

There is something about prosperity that brings out the worst in some people.

If you or I fail at business, we fail. If we cheat and fail, we go to jail. But if you're rich and politically connected, your incompetence may be protected by a government bailout.

There is one thing alone that stands the brunt of life throughout its course; a quiet conscience.

To generous souls every task is noble.

We would have to think the gods had no minds, to pray for murderers.

What heavenly power lends an ear To a breaker of oaths, a deceiver?

If the gods do a shameful thing, they are not gods.

Verily we must believe the Gods are senseless, if we feel well disposed to murderers.

We all must try to be good.