It is not so much the being exempt from faults, as having overcome them, that is an advantage to us.

Do you find yourself making excuses when you do not perform? Shed the excuses and face reality. Excuses are the loser's way out. They will mar your credibility and stunt your personal growth.

What bosom beast not in his country's cause?

Oh! be thou blest with all that Heaven can send, Long health, long youth, long pleasure-and a friend.

Yes, I am proud; I must be proud to see Men not afraid of God, afraid of me.

Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.

Say first, of god above or man below; what can we reason but from what we know.