Quotes about Conduct

Sanctification is dependent upon human behavior and attitude.

Right living is a way to right thinking.

This view had been the fundamental feature of his image of the world and the basis of his conduct in life. It justified the structure of his economic existence. He could permit his livelihood to be assured by his brother's strenuous and dangerous work, so that Maimonides could devote himself to realizing his plans in peace and quiet. This view also had a place in his self-confidence and probably aroused a certain awareness of the relationship of providence to his own life.

Vices are their own punishment.

No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.

No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expedience.

More depends on my walk than talk.

Too many of us focus on the outward structure of character and conduct without taking the time to build the inward foundation of devotion to God. This often results in a cold morality or legalism, or, even worse, self-righteousness and spiritual pride.

Only conduct arising from love is worthy of the name obedience.

The only humility that is really ours is not that which we try to show before God in prayer, but that which we carry with us, and carry out, in our ordinary conduct; the insignficances of daily life are the importances and the tests of eternity, because they prove what really is the spirit that possesses us.

If you've never been married or are under thirty, even if you've lived with someone, you underestimate the complexity of your sexuality and the long-term ramifications of your sexual conduct.

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.