Tammy Bruce Quotes

The Decalogue and the Golden Rule have no place in a political campaign. The commander who lost the battle through the activity of his moral nature would be the derision and jest of history.

The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

I would rather be right than President.

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

To those whose God is honor; only disgrace is a sin.

Character is destiny and character is important to American campaigns.

This idea that you can't be an honest man and a Washington politician is a myth, a crock made up by sellouts and careerist hacks who don't stand for anything and are impatient with people who do. It's possible to do this job with honor and dignity.

Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

When all is said and done the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.

A life in politics is for people who know themselves and know where their own line is between loyalty and honesty.

Character is one of most precious parts of you. You can't get involved in things that will damage your character.

In politics there is no honor.

I hsve been called a traitor many times in my career, and it is a badge that I wear with great honor.

I let the actions of my life stand for what I am as a human being. Contend with that, not the words.

I think people are hungry for someone who will stand up on principle.

I have nothing left but my integrity.

They're the last human beings susceptible to human shame. Politicians are the only people left for whom, occasionally, shame hurts them. Everyone else, we've sort of done away with it as a concept, and we're hurtling through space like animals, basically.

Speak only that which will bring you honor.

Honor is an old-world thing; but it smells sweet to those in whose hand it is strong.

To me the highest thing, after God, is my honor.

You have to be true to what you believe in and do your duty.

My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted.