278 Quotes About Standards

To train a citizen is to train a critic. The whole point of education is that it should give a man abstract and eternal standards, by which he can judge material and fugitive conditions.

We are living on what we believe and the virtues upon which we stand.

Aspire to high standards, expect strong results, offer self praise, and stack your confidence.

Here's a glorious thought: You don't have to settle. Ever. In life, in love, in your career…ANYWHERE!

Aspire to decency. Practice civility toward one another. Admire and emulate ethical behavior wherever you find it. Apply a rigid standard of morality to your lives; and if, periodically, you fail ­ as you surely will ­ adjust your lives, not the standards.

A rational man never distorts or corrupts his own standards...in order to appeal to the irrationality, dishonesty or stupidity of others.

As far as morality is concerned: a person can set standards for themselves, but not for other people.

Lowering your standards just to be accepted is absurd

If you do not work on self- improvement or do not develop strength of character, you will be inclined to succumb to the opinions of the people surrounding you or to the standards criminally imposed on you by the society