Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for this own misdeeds.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

Act your part with honor.

It is unreasonable to think we can earn rewards without being willing to pay their true price. It is always our choice whether or not we wish to pay the price for life's rewards.

People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.

As in walking it is your great care not to run your foot upon a nail, or to tread awry, and strain your leg; so let it be in all the affairs of human life, not to hurt your mind or offend your judgment. And this rule, if observed carefully in all your deportment, will be a mighty security to you in your undertakings.