There are some weaknesses that are peculiar and distinctive to generous characters, as freckles are to a fair skin.

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 great artist is a slave to his ideals.

It is our relation to circumstances that determine their influence over us. The same wind that blows one ship into port may blow another off shore.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.

Pure motives do not insure perfect results.