What we call conscience in many instances, is only a wholesome fear of the law.

Luminous quotations, also, atone, by their interest, for the dulness of an inferior book, and add to the value of a superior work by the variety which they lend to its style and treatment.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources.

Six traits of effective leaders: 1. Make others feel important 2. Promote a vision 3. Follow the golden rule 4. Admit mistakes 5. Criticize others only in private 6. Stay close to the action Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

The trouble with men of sense is that they are so dreadfully in earnest all the while.

Tis but a short journey across the isthmus of Now.

Cheerfulness is an offshoot of goodness and of wisdom.