Were I a nightingale, I would act the part of a nightingale; were I a swan, the part of a swan.
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
Confident because of our caution
It is difficulties that show what men are.
One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models
It is my business, to manage carefully and dexterously whatever happens