By gaining the people, the kingdom is gained; by losing the people, the kingdom is lost.
A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.
Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.
The vices come as passengers, visit us as guest and stay as masters.