In nearly every religion I am aware of there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles.

The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost when the legislative power is nominated by the executive.

I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward as though you have the confidence to move forward eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you've done.

Power is action the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established.

I don't compromise my principles for politics.

If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles come and join this campaign.

A war for a great principle ennobles a nation.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.