He who could have been a torch and stoops to being a pair of jaws is a deserter.

Talent is a gift that brings with it an obligation to serve the world, and not ourselves, for it is not of our making. To use for our exclusive benefit what is…

A child, from the time he can think, should think about all he sees, should suffer for all who cannot live with honesty, should work so that all men can be hon…

Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abomi…

When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough; I've done my duty, and I've done no more.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

I believe Sarah said in her last letter that if you intend lecturing she hoped you would not come into this State. I wish you to do what you think is your duty…