To whom nothing is given, of him can nothing be required.

It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts.

I am content; that is a blessing greater than riches; and he to whom that is given need ask no more.

The only source of the true Ridiculous (as it appears to me) is affectation

Wrong no man by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.

I was carrying out my duty, as the Japanese high commander of the Japanese Army in the Philippine Islands, to control my army with the best of my ability durin…

To do what ought to be done but what would not have been done unless I did it, I thought to be my duty.