The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute.

If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to exalt virtue?

In language clarity is everything.

Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.