If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.