"Values determine behavior; Principles determine the consequences of behavior."
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"Our problems and pain are universal and increasing, and the solutions to the problems are and always will be based upon universal, timeless, self-evident principles common to every enduring, prospering society throughout history."
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"Principles always have natural consequences attached to them. There are positive consequences when we live in harmony with the principles. There are negative consequences when we ignore them. But because these principles apply to everyone, whether or not they are aware, this limitation is universal. And the more we know of correct principles, the greater is our personal freedom to act wisely."
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"Consequences are governed by principles, and behavior is governed by values; therefore, value principles!"
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"Principles are the basis for developing a vision and value system for all."
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"I see myself living by correct principles and accomplishing worthy purposes. One of my favorite quotes is, "The greatest battles of life are fought out every day in the silent chambers of one's own soul." (David O. McKay)."
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"While values drive behaviors, principles govern consequences."
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"Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences."
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"By centering our lives on timeless, unchanging principles, we create a fundamental paradigm of effective living. It is the center that puts all other centers in perspective."
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"When we value correct principles, we have truth - a knowledge of things as they are."
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"I think first and foremost everybody should understand that Canadians are strongly committed to the system of universal health insurance, to the principle that your ability to pay does not determine your access to critical medical service."
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"Natural selection is a theory of local adaptation to changing environments. It proposes no perfecting principles, no guarantee of general improvement"
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"I just don't identify myself with a place. I just don't get it. Like, why am I cheering for this town? Towns are good and bad but they don't have principles, constitutions. You wouldn't go to war for your town."
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"I must remain always, both in principle + actively, interested in everything. Taking all of knowledge as my province."
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"I perceive value, I confer value, I create value, I even create — or guarantee — existence. Hence, my compulsion to make “lists.” The things (Beethoven’s music, movies, business firms) won’t exist unless I signify my interest in them by at least noting down their names. Nothing exists unless I maintain it (by my interest, or my potential interest). This is an ultimate, mostly subliminal anxiety. Hence, I must remain always, both in principle + actively, interested in everything. Taking all of knowledge as my province."
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"Through the imparting of moral principles, good behaviour, and education we must make the Chandala come up to the level of the Brahmana."
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"We first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles."
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"The Upanishads do not reveal the life of any teacher, but simply teach principles."
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"Never can a reforming sect survive if it is only reforming; the formative elements alone - the real impulse, that is, the principles - live on and on."
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"The world cares little for principles. They care for persons."
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