We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distresses of every one, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse; remembering always the estimation of the widow's mite, but, that it is not every one who asketh that deserveth charity; all, however, are worthy of the inquiry, or the deserving may suffer.

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.

Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.

Without virtue, and without integrity, the finest talents and the most brilliant accomplishments can never gain the respect, and conciliate the esteem, of the truly valuable part of mankind.

Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.