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Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times QUOTES

Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times QUOTES

1 " A crisis creates the opportunity to dip deep into the reservoirs of our very being, to rise to levels of confidence, strength, and resolve that otherwise we didn't think we possessed. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

2 " Once dishonesty is introduced, distrust becomes the hallmark of future dealings or associations. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

3 " Engaging in activities devoid of difficulty, lounging in risk-free zones, is life without great meaning. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

4 " There is a fun fact that suggests America has 40 lawyers for every engineer, whereas China, emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic nations, has 40 engineers for every lawyer. I am not sure exactly what that says, but it can’t be a plus for the United States. It may only be coincidence that the explosion in ethical and legal lapses in the business world parallels proportionately the increase in lawyers. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

5 " There is no book written, no guideline yet crafted, and no class lecture devised that explains how to activate courage. Courage comes from deep within one’s being. Courage is not the understanding of what is right or wrong. Rather, it is the strength to choose the right course. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

6 " There are no exact duplicates in nature. Each human is unique. When we seek to be like the next person, we lose autonomy. Failure often is the result of following the crowd. If the character of the person we are following lacks strength, honesty, and courage, that person’s weaknesses can become ours. Conversely, following someone who exhibits those attributes reinforces one’s own resolve and character. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

7 " Character is most determined by integrity and courage. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

8 " The confusion, frustration, stress, and fears that come with financial dilemmas can make even the most ethical of individuals vulnerable to bad choices. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

9 " I have always held in high regard individuals who informed me that certain behavior or policies were inappropriate. I respect candor. My door is always open for news—good or bad. Many leaders only want to hear the positive. It is dangerous to be employed by such people. Those who never want to hear bad news don’t want to know when they are off course. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

10 " Lawyers have us trained to believe nothing is airtight, any agreement can be broken, and that life is one big loophole. A handshake ends up as meaningless as an Enron audit. Heaven forbid the law be the law. Today, the law is whatever the client wants it to be. Today, we can sue anybody over anything. We can ruin a reputation with a simple allegation, trumpeting the canard worldwide on the Internet in seconds. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

11 " Why is it that some bright students choose to cheat? Why do some otherwise upstanding citizens chisel on their income tax returns? Why do some physically-fit, talented athletes inject themselves with performance-enhancing drugs? How can some folks who profess to be religious look you in the eye and tell you a lie? How is it that some law-abiding people cheat on their spouses? Why do some super-wealthy corporate executives line their already bulging wallets through fraudulent methods? And, while we are figuring out life’s mysteries, why is it that some of the richest people seem to have the hardest time parting with money for those in need? "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

12 " Life to me is the greatest of all games. The danger lies in treating it as a trivial game, a game to be taken lightly, and a game in which the rules don’t matter much. The rules matter a great deal. The game has to be played fairly or it is no game at all. And even to win the game is not the chief end. The chief end is to win it honorably and splendidly. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

13 " Winning isn’t always measured in money. There will be times when one will lose money—sometimes a lot of it—but winning is much more than ledgers. In assessing our worth, look first to the bedrock of our lives: values, health, family, and friends. Dying is no fun, even if you leave behind a pot of gold. Family and friends are the lifeblood and legacy of our lives. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

14 " happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

15 " It wasn’t the rules or the potential punishment that kept people honest. It was being reminded of core values embedded from our earliest days: Don’t steal. Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. We are in dire need of constant reminders, whether from others or from ourselves, of the universal axiom: Honesty is the best policy. AN HONEST MAN SPEAKS THE TRUTH, THOUGH IT MAY GIVE OFFENSE; A VAIN MAN, IN ORDER THAT IT MAY. —WILLIAM HAZLITT KNOWING OTHERS IS WISDOM. KNOWING YOURSELF IS ENLIGHTENMENT. —LAO-TZU "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

16 " Preach the Gospel, and if you must, use words,” comes to mind. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

17 " Life is not a game of Solitaire; people depend on one another. When one does well, others are lifted. When one stumbles, others also are impacted. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

18 " So how does one bring about the restoration of value-based behavior in the marketplace and in the other arenas of modern life? I offer four simple suggestions, as follows: When you engage in something that affects others, first ask yourself: Is this right? Would I like to be treated this way? Take your values to work. Don’t disconnect them when you sit down at your desk. There should not be a conflict between making a profit and adhering to traditional principles of decency and fairness. Consider yourself your brothers’ and sisters’ keeper and set the example for ethical behavior. There should not be a conflict between making a profit and adhering to traditional principles of decency and fairness. Make the underpinnings of your life a string of f-words (phonetically, at least): family, faith, fortitude, fairness, fidelity, friendship, and philanthropy. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

19 " No exercise is better for the human heart than reaching down and lifting another up. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

20 " When we were young, we unconsciously chose friends with similar values. We didn’t like dealing with individuals, for example, who were not truthful. They concerned us. Lying seemed so silly, so unnecessary. Nobody likes dishonesty. I remember associating with people who often were not the most popular in the school, but they were respected. And one of the reasons they were respected was because they had integrity. "

― Jon M. Huntsman Sr. , Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times