Quotes about Ethics
Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed.
— Mahatma Gandhi
If you real desire is to be good, there is no need to wait for the money before you do it; you can do it now, this very moment, and just where you are.
— James Allen
No man should receive a dollar unless that dollar has been fairly earned.
— Theodore Roosevelt
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
— Barack Obama
Money is either a good or bad influence, according to the character of the person who possesses it.
— Napoleon Hill
I'm proud to be associated with the value system at Berkshire Hathaway; I think you'll make more money in the end with good ethics than bad.
— Charlie Munger
If I can acquire money and also keep myself modest and faithful and magnanimous, point out the way, and I will acquire it.
— Epictetus
Some day you will have to give an account for every penny you spent.
— Billy Graham
We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs.
— Gloria Steinem
Who touches money touches dirt; and the less religion has to do with it, the better.
— Philip Schaff
And we've got to ask ourselves some very serious questions as to whether or not certain religious leaders, in terms of raising money - I hate to bring this up - are pushing hot buttons.
— Tony Campolo
Wouldst thou shut up the avenues of ill, Pay every debt as if God wrote the bill.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson