“A little integrity is better than any career.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson (verified)
Behavior (Primary source)
In Behavior, Emerson explores how manners and conduct reflect inner character and spiritual truth. He argues that genuine behavior stems from integrity and self-possession, influencing others more powerfully than words or external accomplishments.
“The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (verified)“In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (verified)“The law of nature is, Do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (verified)“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (verified)More quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson →
“None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing.”
— Benjamin Franklin (verified)“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller (unverified)“Creditors have better memories than debtors.”
— Benjamin Franklin (verified)“An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow.”
— Benjamin Franklin (verified)