stick to principles

A man must stick to his principles, especially when he maintained only a precious few.

"To stick to one's principles and being tough are two completely different matters," he said at a press conference the other day.

But he had made hard choices and stuck to his principles.

By sticking to our principles, I know together we will get America back on its feet.

The government has tried to punish schools for sticking to their principles.

It will be interesting to see if he sticks to his principles there.

I would encourage you to stick to your principles.

Then the question is whether we should stick to our principles or adapt to reality as it stands.

He also exhorted his own party to stick to its principles.

By all means economise but stick to your principles and look long-term.