To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts.

Prayer in the hour of need is a great boon. From simple trials to our Gethsemanes, prayer - persistent prayer - can put us in touch with God, our greatest source of comfort and counsel.

Pride is ugly. It says 'If you succeed I am a failure.'

The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless.

There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. If principles are correct, then they can be applied to any specific proposal with confidence... The true statesman values principle above popularity, and works to create popularity for those political principles which are wise and just.

Have sufficient food, clothing, and fuel on hand to last at least one year.

Some prideful people are not so concerned as to whether their wages meet their needs as they are that their wages are more than someone else’s. Their reward is being a cut above the rest. This is the enmity of pride.