Expect much from yourself and little from others and you will avoid incurring resentments

Charity is that rational and constant affection which makes us sacrifice ourselves to the human race, as if we were united with it, so as to form one individual, partaking equally in its adversity and prosperity.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

A good man is not mine to see. Could I see a man possessed of constancy, that would satisfy me.

Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.