Quotes about Uprightness
The happiness of man, as well as his dignity, consists in virtue.
— John Adams
A man cannot have character unless he lives within a fundamental system of morals that creates character.
— Harry S. Truman
The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching.
— John Wooden
The answer is surprisingly simple. Just do right. Live an honorable life.
— Lou Holtz
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.
— Oprah Winfrey
I speak of honor-your honor to God-your honor to country-your honor to self. I sincerely believe it to be the cure to most of our ills, both on a national or individual basis.
— Ezra Taft Benson
A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous.
— George Washington
I am not the editor of a newspaper and shall always try to do right and be good so that God will not make me one.
— Mark Twain