The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

The people may be made to follow a path of action, but they may not be made to understand it.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it to confess your ignorance.