It Is A Great Thing To Know

Persistence In A Single View Has Never Been Regarded As A Merit In Political Leaders.

Lay Down This Rule Of Friendship: Neither Ask Nor Consent To Do What Is Wrong. The Plea, 'for Friendship's Sake,' Is A Discreditable One, And Should Not Be Admitted For A Moment. We Should Ask From Friends And Do For Friends Only What Is Good.

Nothing Is More Noble, Nothing More Venerable Than Fidelity.

The More Virtuous Any Man Is, The Less Easily Does He Suspect Others To Be Vicious.

It Is Not By Muscle, Speed, Or Physical Dexterity That Great Things Are Achieved, But By Reflection, Force Of Character, And Judgment.