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Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles read more

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay read more

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder read more

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, read more

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.