Quotes by Adherence No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established by conscientious adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric or good intentions. Michael Josephson adherence noble character Common sense will nearly always stand you in better stead than a slavish adherence to the conventions. M.M. Kaye adherence common-sense common We love your adherence to democratic principles. William F. Buckley, Jr. adherence principles love If the student truly absorbs the concept of free inquiry in the field of music, unimpeded by blind adherence to doctrine and tradition, he will bring something of this approach not only to other fields of knowledge but to the conduct of his daily life. William Howard Schuman inquiry adherence doctrine There is a good saying to the effect that when a new book appears one should read an old one. As as author I would not recommend too strict an adherence to this saying. Winston Churchill adherence should book «12